The Police Command in Ogun has declared a music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable”, wanted.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, said Portable was wanted for allegedly attacking some government officials on lawful duties.
Odutola said the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development officials, Ota Zonal Office, were conducting an enforcement exercise when the attack occurred.
According to the spokesperson, on getting to Portable’s property, the officials met an elderly man, later identified as his father, at Odogwu Bar at about 10.00 a.m. on Feb. 5.
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.
“The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command.
“The case escalated to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further action.
“Nine accomplices were arrested, but Portable fled the scene and had 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 had obtained a valid court order declaring him wanted,” she said.
Odutola, therefore, called on the public to assist the police by providing any valuable information that could 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 the Police Public Relations Department,” she said. (NAN)
