The Ogun State Police Command has issued a wanted notice for Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, on Monday, following his involvement in a violent attack on government officials performing their official duties.
Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed this in a statement issued to journalists on Monday.
Odutola explained that on February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development’s Ota Zonal Office—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—were carrying out an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota. During the exercise, they came across an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area.
She said, “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.”
She added, “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.”
Two weeks ago, nine individuals linked to the popular singer were arraigned in a Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly assaulting officers from the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
The individuals arraigned included Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed, 26.
The defendants faced five charges, including felony, assault, obstruction of justice, being armed with cutlasses and firearms, causing potential public disturbance, and attempted murder.
However, they denied the charges brought against them.
