Mr. Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, avoided custodial sentencing in connection with charges of assault and conspiracy by opting to pay a court-imposed fine totaling ₦30,000. The fine, levied by the Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, was in lieu of a three-month term of imprisonment imposed following his conviction on both counts.
Controversial hip-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, successfully avoided a custodial sentence after satisfying the monetary penalty imposed by the court in lieu of imprisonment.
On Tuesday, the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ifo, Ogun State, presided over by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo, convicted the defendant on charges of assault and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment. The court, however, exercised its discretion by offering an option of a fine in the sum of ₦30,000, which Mr. Okikiola promptly paid, thereby effecting his discharge from custody.
The prosecution, led by Inspector Olumide Awoleke, alleged that the offence occurred on or about the 18th day of November 2022 at approximately 11:00 a.m. in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the jurisdiction of the Ifo Magisterial District.#newsafro_
