A Magistrates’ Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has granted bail to controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, following his arraignment on multiple charges, including assault and obstruction of government officials.

Portable, who was declared wanted by the state police on Monday, surrendered himself at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department on Wednesday. He was later transferred to the Ogun State Police Headquarters in Eleweran.

Appearing before the court on Thursday, the singer faced a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, possession of weapons, and conduct likely to cause harm. He pleaded not guilty.

His lawyer, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, appealed for bail, assuring the court that Portable had become “remorseful and has learned his lessons.” Magistrate O. L. Oke granted him bail in the sum of N2 million with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case until March 5 for trial.

Alongside Portable, nine of his aides were also arraigned on similar charges. The accused individuals—Nurudeen Warris, Adetola Alashe, Samuel Adeleke, Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, Oluwapelumi Adeosun, Gospel Kanu, Precious Ohiegebo, Ifeoluwa Babatunde, and Fatimo Muhammed—were charged with felony, assault, obstruction, and conduct likely to breach public peace.

The Ogun State Government had earlier condemned Portable’s actions, describing him as a “serial dissident and unrepentant rascal.”

According to officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Portable, and his aides allegedly attacked three government officers—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—during an enforcement operation in Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota. The officers claimed that Portable arrived at the scene armed with a firearm and, alongside his associates, assaulted them.

Portable, in response, took to Instagram on Tuesday, alleging that he was being targeted for political reasons. He also claimed to have a history of mental illness and referenced past medical treatment at the psychiatric hospital in Aro.

“I fear government. I am a federal government liability. I am a madman; I have medications that I usually take. You can confirm from Aro Hospital. I have a card that certifies me as one of their patients,” he said.