Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command after weeks of evading arrest.
The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.
The singer had surrendered himself at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, on Wednesday.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a text message that the Ogun command had been contacted to take custody of the singer.
Hundeyin said that the singer walked into the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Lagos on Wednesday morning.
Confirming his arrival, Odutola noted that the singer reached the command at 1:23 pm.
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, February 19, 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.”
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She urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information. The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to upholding justice and maintaining public order,” Odutola stated.
Portable came under scrutiny after allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office: TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi. The officials were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu, Ota, Ogun State, on February 5, when the alleged incident occurred.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was declared wanted by the police on February 18 over the incident.
The incident occurred when the officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to 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 licensed bond agents registered with the state government. The case was adjourned until March 17 for further hearing.
Portable had been on the run since February 5. He had also made various excuses to evade arrest, including claiming to be a “madman” undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Abeokuta.
Portable 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.
