Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has finally been brought before the law.
The embattled musician was arraigned on Thursday at the Isabo High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State
This courtroom appearance comes just hours after Portable voluntarily surrendered to the police.
This ends tense manhunt that began when he was declared wanted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Portable Vs Ogun
Portable was said to have assaulted three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA), who had visited his establishment on an enforcement exercise.
Following his surrender at the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, he was promptly handed over to the Ogun State authorities, leading to his swift arraignment.
Also, the singer now faces serious legal consequences after reportedly orchestrating a brutal attack on OGPDPA officials.
The confrontation erupted when they attempted to seal his bar due to alleged violations including operating without the necessary permits and failing to meet regulatory standards for air space.
The chaos that ensued saw nine of Portable’s associates arrested and arraigned on a five-count charges.
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This includes armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.
Will Portable escape the clutches of justice, or is this the beginning of a reckoning for the self-styled ‘Zazu’ crooner?
