The Ogun State Police Command has officially declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, wanted for an alleged attack on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, while carrying out their lawful duties.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola who issued the wanted circular on Monday, said the ‘Zazzu Zeh’ crooner had, on February 5, led thugs to violently assault three government officials namely TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi, while they were conducting an enforcement exercise at his bar located at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, Sango Ota, when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father.
A statement by the police spokesperson said since the incident, Portable has been on the run despite multiple invitations for him to present himself to the police.
Part of the statement reads:
“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 weapons, and 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 escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further action.
“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 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.”
