Ogun: Police declare Portable wanted

The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted over allegations of a violent attack on state government officials carrying out lawful duties.

It stated that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station.

It was recalled that three government officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were attacked on February 5 while conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu, Ota.

The officials attacked were TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi.

Reports indicate that the officials encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at his Odogwu Bar in the locality.

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While they introduced themselves and requested the approved building plan for what appeared to be an ongoing structure, his father informed them that Portable was not around.

In a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the police said the controversial singer appeared at the scene with dangerous weapons alongside nine others and unleashed terror on the officials.

The officials reportedly sustained bodily injuries in the attack and managed to escape the scene.

The incident was reported to the Ota Area Command, which subsequently transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.

The statement reads: “Nine accomplices were arrested, but Portable fled the scene and has since gone into hiding.

“Multiple formal invitations were sent to him, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, which he deliberately ignored without cause or legal representation.

“Following his repeated evasion, the Ogun State Police Command has obtained a valid court order declaring him wanted.

“Members of the public are strongly advised to assist the police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest. Anyone found aiding or harboring the suspect will face legal consequences.

“For any relevant information, kindly report to the nearest police station or contact the Ogun State Police Command through its official communication channels or the police public relations department.”

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE