The Ogun State Police Command on Monday declared Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable”, wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
This was according to statement by the Spokesperson of the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola and made available to journalists on Monday.
Odutola said that on February 5, 2025, at about 1000hrs, 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 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.
Odutola said that on February 5, 2025, at about 1000hrs, 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 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.
She explained that "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.
"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.
"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 police public relations department".
"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".
Recall that about two weeks ago, the police had arraigned nine proteges of the famous singer before a Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly assaulting officers of the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of physical Planning and Urban Development.
Those arraigned were Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed,26.
The defendants were arraigned on a five count charge bordering on felony, assault and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, conduct likely to cause breach of peace and intending to kill.
They however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.
The Police Prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Wednesday February 5 at about 10:00am at Oke-Osa in Tigbo Ilu, Sango-Ota in Ogun.
Ekong equally said that "The defendants and Portable, who is at large, unlawfully assaulted, restricted and obstructed one Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero, who are town planners.
"The defendants and Portable assaulted the three town planning officers while performing their lawful duties at Odogwu Bar being owned by Portable, a popular hip-pop musician".
He further said that the defendants and the musician were armed with dangerous weapons.
Ekong added that they also conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of public peace and intend to kill the town planning officers.
He thereafter noted that the offences committed contravene sections 516, 356(3), 80, 249(d), 320 of the Criminal Code laws of Ogun 2006
Delivering a ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs O.M Somefun, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N5million each with sureties who are licensed bonds men registered with the Ogun state government.
She thereafter, adjourned the the case until 17 March for hearing.
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