The Ogun State Police Command has taken controversial Nigerian singer, Portable into custody.
This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola on Wednesday.
www theoctopusnews.com earlier reported that the singer turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba today. Read here
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) who confirmed the development in a text message noted that the Ogun command had been informed to take the singer into custody.
“Portable just turned himself in at the SCID, Yaba. We have contacted the Ogun State Police Command to come and pick him up,” Hundeyin said.
Confirming that the singer had been taken into custody, Omolola Odutola, Ogun State PPRO stated that Portable arrived 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.”
Odutola 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’s trouble started after he allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office.
He allegedly assaulted 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, when the alleged incident occurred.
Following the assault, nine of his accomplices were arrested and arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on five counts, including felony, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The suspects, accused of using cutlasses and guns, pleaded not guilty.
After Portable failed to honour police invitations, the Ogun State Police Command declared him wanted.
Speaking in multiple videos on Tuesday, Portable described himself as a “madman undergoing treatment” at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta.
He also appealed to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government for leniency after being declared wanted by the state police command.
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