Police declare Portable declared wanted for ‘assaulting’ Ogun officials

Police declare Portable declared wanted for ‘assaulting’ Ogun officials

 The police have declared singer Portable wanted for
allegedly assaulting officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development
Permit Authority (OGPDPA).



The incident occurred on February 5, when the officials
attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and
insufficient air space.

 

Portable allegedly led a gang in a violent attack on the
unarmed officials, who sustained injuries but managed to escape.

 

The altercation led to the arrest and arraignment of nine of
Portable’s associates on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony,
obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.



They were granted bail of N5 million each with sureties who
are licensed bond agents registered with the state government.

 

The case was adjourned until March 17 for further hearing.

 

In a statement issued on Monday, Omolola Odutola, the Ogun
police command’s spokesperson, said several formal invitations were sent to
Portable, demanding his presence at the state police command headquarters in
Abeokuta.



Odutola said the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker however “deliberately
ignored the invitation” without offering any legal representation.

 

The statement said a court order was obtained to declare
Portable wanted due to his “repeated evasion”.

 

The police urged the public to provide any information about
Portable’s whereabouts, warning that anyone found aiding or harboring him will
face legal consequences.

 

“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
statement reads.

 

“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.”
PRESS RELEASE February 17th, 2025PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: OGUN POLICE COMMAND DECLARES HABEEB OKIKIOLA (AKA “PORTABLE”) WANTED…Valid Court Order Issued for His Arrest and Presentation at Any Police StationThe Ogun State Police Command hereby declares Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, pic.twitter.com/9js8pTHLF2— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) February 17, 2025Portable recently sought the assistance of Femi Falana, the
human rights lawyer.

 

He had earlier pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to
intervene in the matter. He also asked Ogun governor Dapo Abiodun to forgive
him. 

Source: Police declare Portable declared wanted for ‘assaulting’ Ogun officials

 - NigerianEye
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