The Digest:
Singer Portable has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on charges including assault and resisting arrest. The court denied him bail, citing the absence of a police officer whom he allegedly attacked
Key Points:
- Portable was arraigned on charges of assault, resisting arrest, and theft of a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at ₦12 million.
- The case stems from an alleged attack on actress Ashabi Simple and others at his bar on New Year’s Day.
- Two siblings of Ashabi testified as witnesses in court.
- The judge denied bail because the police officer allegedly assaulted was not present.
- Portable has been remanded in custody; bail hearing adjourned to January 19.
- A viral video showed him tearful and shirtless in handcuffs before his arraignment.
- Police are also investigating a separate viral clip allegedly showing him being assaulted in custody.
Sources: The Punch, PM News
