Magistrate O.L Oke of an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday, granted controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable bail to the tune of N 2million and a surety in like sum.
Portable was charged on five count charge of : conspiracy, assault, possession of cutlass, gun to cause arm and conducting him in an unruly manner .
Portable pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Recall, that Precise news had reported that Portable was declared wanted by Ogun State Police command after assaulting three officials of Ogun planning and Development Permit Authority and went into hiding while his proteges were arrested.
The suspects are:
Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Fatimo Muhammed, 26; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Samuel Adeleke, 28, were arraigned on a five-count charge of armed violence with cutlasses and guns, felony, obstruction, assault, breach of peace, and intent to kill.
The defense counsel, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, prayed to the court to grant him bail as the defendant is still presumed innocent until proven contrary by the court.
She said “My Lord, I pray that you exercise patience on Habeeb Okikiola by granting him bail. This bail is for him to properly stand his trial.
“He is still innocent until the court proves otherwise. I promise that he will appear before his trial. My Lord, I promise that he will not miss any court appearance.
Magistrate O.L Oke warned that the defendant must for no reason appear on social media to discuss anything pertaining to the court or cause mayhem to anyone.
“ If you leave this court room and for any reason go to any social media platform to say anything about the court, you will lose your bail.
“ If you leave and go foment trouble or problem with anybody, you will lose that bail.
“ If you miss any court appearances or arrive late, you will lose your bail”. Magistrate Oke said.
When the court asked if he is mentally alright or should be sent to a psychiatric home, Portable replied that he is alright and healthy.
The case was adjourned to 5th March.