By Deborah Nnamdi
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned controversial street singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, for assault at an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in the Isabo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
The singer was declared wanted by police command in Ogun State, on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).
Portable surrendered himself to the police in Lagos on Wednesday, was handed over to the Ogun state police command, and presented in court on Thursday to face charges.
The controversy began on February 5 when OGPDPA officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space.
Portable allegedly led a gang in a violent attack on the unarmed officials, who sustained injuries but managed to escape.
The altercation led to the arrest and arraignment of nine of Portable’s associates on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.
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