Portable On The Run, Followers On Trial

Nine followers of controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, were brought before a Magistrates’ Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, by the Ogun State Police Command on Thursday.

They were accused of attacking officials from the Ota Zonal Planning office, part of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Portable, who was also allegedly involved in the incident, is said to be on the run.

The suspects include Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed, 26.

They were charged with five offences, including assault, unlawful possession of weapons such as cutlasses and guns, obstruction of duty, and conduct likely to cause public disturbance. They were also accused of attempting to kill the town planning officers.

During the court session, all nine suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The police prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, informed the court that the offences took place on Wednesday night at Oke-Osa in Tigbo Ilu, Sango-Ota. He stated that the suspects, along with Portable, attacked three town planning officers who were carrying out their official duties at Odogwu Bar, which is owned by the singer.

Ekong further explained that their actions violated sections 516, 356(3), 80, 249(d), and 320 of the Ogun State Criminal Code Law of 2006.

After listening to both sides, Magistrate O.M. Somefun ruled that each defendant would be granted bail set at ₦5 million. They must also provide sureties who are licensed bondsmen registered with the Ogun State government.

The case was then adjourned to March 17 for further hearing.

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