In a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the police confirmed that a valid court order had been obtained for the singer’s arrest.
The Ogun State Police Command has declared popular street singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, widely known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the police confirmed that a valid court order had been obtained for the singer’s arrest.
According to the police, the incident occurred on February 5, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m. when officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota.
During the operation, the officials encountered an elderly man later identified as Portable’s father at Odogwu Bar in the area.
The officials reportedly introduced themselves and requested the approved building plan, but the elder Okikiola informed them that his son was not available.
Shortly afterward, Portable allegedly arrived at the scene, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, and led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the officials.
The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command, which later transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.
The statement read, “Meanwhile, the nine accomplices have been 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.
According to Odutola, “Anyone found aiding or harbouring 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 police public relations department,” Odutola added.
