Magistrate O.L. Oke of an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday, granted controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail set at N2 million with a surety in like sum.

Portable is facing a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, possession of cutlasses and guns to cause injury, and conducting himself in an unruly manner.

The singer pleaded not guilty to all charges.

According to DAILY POST, the Ogun State Police Command charged Portable to court for allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).

He went into hiding after police arrested and arraigned nine of his protégés, who were charged with armed violence involving cutlasses and guns, felony, obstruction, assault, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and intent to kill.

The suspects, identified as 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 the charges.

During his court appearance, the 31-year-old Zazzu Zeh crooner was seen shaking and shedding tears.

DAILY POST also reported that the court stood down for 30 minutes as the Ogun State Government took over the case from the Commissioner of Police.

Portable’s defense counsel, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, pleaded with the court to grant him bail, emphasizing that he remains innocent until proven otherwise.

“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,” she said.

“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 Oke, while granting bail, warned Portable against discussing the case on social media or causing trouble.

“If you leave this courtroom 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,” the magistrate said.

When asked if he was mentally sound or needed to be sent to a psychiatric home, Portable insisted he was fine and healthy.

The case was adjourned to March 5.