April 14, (THEWILL) – Nigerian controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, due to his inability to meet the bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court on Monday.
Portable was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command following a petition filed by renowned Fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Saheed Osupa, who accused him of criminal defamation, threat to life and conduct likely to incite public unrest.
Despite being granted bail of N1 million, Portable was unable to meet the court’s conditions, which included presenting two sureties in an equivalent amount.
According to the court’s requirement, one surety must be the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the other must be a property owner in Ilorin’s Government Reserved Area (GRA), backed by a valid Certificate of Occupancy.
The case has been adjourned while the singer remains in custody pending the fulfillment of his bail requirements.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
