Controversial street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta to face questions over attack on officials of the Town Planning Agency.
Prompt News reports that the singer allegedly attacked state officials carrying out their duties on his property in the Ilogbo area of the state.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ogun police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed Portable was in their custody.
She said, “The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, at exactly 13:23 hours today, 19th of February, 2025.
“His presence at the SCID is connected to an ongoing investigation. The command assures the public that due process will be followed in handling this matter, and updates will be provided as necessary.”
The police declared Portable wanted after an alleged violent confrontation with three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office. The affected officials—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—were reportedly attacked during an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, Ogun State.
According to the officials, they first encountered Portable’s father at Odogwu Bar, who claimed the singer was unavailable. Shortly after, Portable allegedly arrived with a firearm and, along with nine thugs, attacked the unarmed officials.
The officials sustained injuries but managed to escape and report the incident to the Ota Area Command, which later transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
While nine of Portable’s associates were arrested, the singer reportedly fled the scene and has been in hiding since.
The police revealed that multiple invitations were sent to Portable, requesting his appearance at the command’s headquarters, but he repeatedly ignored them without providing any legal representation.
Reacting on Instagram, Portable claimed he was being framed due to his association with Senator Adeola Solomon, popularly known as Yayi, who represents Ogun West.
He also reiterated that he has a mental health condition and was receiving treatment at a psychiatric hospital.
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