SINGER Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi (popularly known as “Portable”) has reportedly turned himself in to the Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos.
Sources confirmed that he is currently being transported to Ogun State where he will be handed over to the Police there.
Eighteen-Eleven Media recalls that the Ogun State Police Command had on Monday declared him wanted for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, on 5 February 2025, at about 1000hrs, officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office including
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. 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 dangerous weapons, 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 (SCID) 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 the Police Public Relations Department”, CSP Odutola said in a statement.
Meanwhile, confirming the handover of the suspect through its Public Relations Officer, CSP said he arrived at the State headquarters today at 13:23 hours.
PRESS STATEMENT
ARRIVAL OF HABEEB OKIKIOLA AT STATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, ELEWERAN
The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, at exactly 13:23 hours today, February 19, 2025.
His presence at the SCID is in connection with 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.
We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to upholding justice and maintaining public order.
For further inquiries, please contact the Ogun State Police Public Relations Department.
CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Ogun State Police Command
Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta
Eighteen-Eleven Media