The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
The declaration was made public through a police gazette issued on Monday night and shared by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola. According to the statement, the incident occurred on February 5, 2025, around 10:00 a.m., when officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota.
The officials involved in the operation were identified as TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi. During their inspection, they visited a property known as Odogwu Bar, which is linked to the singer. There, they encountered an elderly man later identified as Portable’s father. Upon being asked for the building’s approved plan, Portable’s father informed them that his son was unavailable.
However, moments later, Portable reportedly arrived at the scene, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons. He was allegedly accompanied by a gang of nine thugs, who proceeded to attack the unarmed officials. The enforcement officers sustained bodily injuries during the assault but managed to escape and report the incident to the Ota Area Command. The case was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.
The police statement revealed that nine of Portable’s alleged accomplices were arrested at the scene, but the singer managed to evade capture and has since gone into hiding. Multiple formal invitations were sent to him, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. However, Portable reportedly ignored these summonses without providing any reason or sending legal representation.
Following his repeated failure to appear before the authorities, the police secured a valid court order declaring him wanted. The Ogun State Police Command has now urged the public to provide any valuable information that could lead to his immediate arrest. The statement also warned that anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspect would face legal consequences.
Authorities have called on citizens to report any relevant information to the nearest police station or contact the Ogun State Police Command through its official communication channels.
