The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on state government officials.
In a statement on Monday, the police accused Portable of assaulting officers from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development while they were enforcing regulations in Ota. “Portable, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the unarmed officials,” the police alleged.
While nine of his accomplices were arrested, Portable reportedly fled the scene and has since gone into hiding. The police said multiple invitations for questioning were ignored by the singer.
The public has been urged to provide information leading to his arrest, with authorities warning that anyone found aiding him will face legal consequences.
Meanwhile, nine of Portable’s proteges were arraigned on February 6 before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on charges including felony, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. They pleaded not guilty and were granted bail of N5 million each, with the case adjourned to March 17.
