In Ogun State, police have detained controversial singer Habeeb Olalomi, known as Portable, over allegations that he allegedly launched a violent attack against government officials while carrying out their legal responsibilities.
Omolola Odutola, the State Police Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday night in a police gazette released on Monday night.
She said assault incident occurred on February 5, 2025, around 10: 00 a. m. when three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office – TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi – were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota.
During the exercise, the officials encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar, a property linked to the singer.
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February 17th, 2025
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: OGUN POLICE COMMAND DECLARES HABEEB OKIKIOLA (AKA “PORTABLE”) WANTED…A valid court order was issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station.
Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, pic. is hereby declared by the Ogun State Police Command. twitter.com/9js8pTHLF2
Upon introducing themselves and requesting the building’s approved plan, Portable’s father informed them that his son was unavailable.
Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, more commonly known as “Portable,” is wanted by the Ogun State Police Command for violent assault on government officials while carrying out their legal duties.
” On February 5, 2025, at approximately 1000hrs, officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office
- TPL Onabanjo Abidemi
- TPL Raymond Lateef
- 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. The father informed them that his son was unavailable after requesting the approved building plan and identifying themselves.
“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 Ota Area Command escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation after the enforcement officers received numerous bodily injuries but managed to escape.
” 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.
The Ogun State Police Command has a valid court order declaring him wanted following his repeated evasion.
The public is urged to assist the police by providing any valuable information that could lead to his immediate arrest, according to the statement. Anyone found to be helping or fostering a suspect will face legal repercussions.
Source: Channels TV
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