By Olaitan Ibrahim
The Ogun State Police Command has declared street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
The Command in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest.
The statement said: “Recall that On February 5, 2025, at about 10:00hrs, officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office
1.TPL Onabanjo Abidemi 2.TPL Raymond Lateef 3.TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area.
“Upon identifying themselves and requesting the approved building plan, the father informed them that his son was unavailable.
“However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the unarmed officials.
“The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command, which subsequently reported the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.
“Meanwhile, the 9 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.
“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.”