Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has surrendered himself to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development on Wednesday in a text message to newsmen.
“Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted the Ogun State Police Command to come pick him up,” Hundeyin stated.
This comes after the Ogun State Police Command declared the singer wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, a valid court order had been obtained for Portable’s arrest.
The incident in question took place on 5 February 2025, around 10am, 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.
When they requested the approved building plan, he informed them that his son was unavailable.
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 further noted, “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.”
Odutola also warned, “Anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspect will face legal consequences.”
