The charges against Portable read, “That you, BADMUS HABEEB OKIKIOLA, M A.KA PORTABLE, and others now at large on the 28th day of March 2023 at 11:00hrs at Odogwu Bar, Oke-Osa, Ilogbo, Ifo in the Ifo Magisterial District did wilfully cause or inflict physical injury on one Inspector Hammed Moshood ‘m’ with your elbow on his nose which caused blood to gush out from his nose and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 4 (1) of the Violence against persons & Prohibition Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2017."
"That you, BADMUS HABEEB OKIKIOLA M A.KA PORTABLE on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District did resist to be arrested by Inspector Hammed Moshood ‘m’, ASP Gregory Iyoha ‘m’, ASP Kunle Badmus ‘m’ after serving you with Police Invitation Letter on the 20th day of January 2023 for the offences you committed when they were about to discharge their duty with a warrant of arrest on you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 197 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006."
Portable's counsel, Adodo Destiny, prayed the court to grant the singer bail, and the magistrate court granted him bail with a bail bond of N300,000 and two sureties who must reside within the jurisdiction of the honourable court. However, the court ruled that the defendant be transferred to the Ilaro correctional centre pending the time his bail requirements are met.
After meeting the bail conditions, Portable was released from the Ilaro Prison. Fans of the artiste had taken to social media to express their joy and relief at his release. Portable also expressed his appreciation to his fans and legal team for their support during his incarceration.
Portable's case was adjourned to the 26th of April for the commencement of trial. However, the artiste has maintained his innocence and vowed to fight the charges against him. His legal team has also promised to vigorously defend him in court.
The incident has sparked a debate about the use of violence by security agents in Nigeria, with many fans and supporters of Portable expressing their dissatisfaction with the charges against him. Some have also called for reforms in the Nigerian legal system to ensure that citizens' rights are protected and justice is served.
Portable's case is a reminder of the importance of due process and the need for fair trials in Nigeria. It is also a testament to the power of social media in amplifying voices and demanding justice for all. As the trial continues, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how justice is served in Portable's case.