Controversial Singer Portable Declared Wanted for Assaulting Ogun Officials

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has been declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials. The assault, which took place on February 5, 2025, involved officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, who were conducting an enforcement exercise in Ota.

According to police reports, three town planning officers—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—arrived at Odogwu Bar, a property linked to the singer, and requested to see its approved building plan. Portable’s father, who was present at the location, informed them that his son was unavailable. Moments later, the singer allegedly stormed the scene, leading a gang of nine armed men to attack the unarmed officials with dangerous weapons, leaving them with injuries. The victims managed to escape and reported the incident to the police.

Following the assault, the Ota Area Command escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department. While nine of Portable’s alleged accomplices were arrested, the singer fled and has since gone into hiding. The police confirmed that multiple invitations were sent to Portable, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, but he refused to honor them. As a result, a valid court order has now been obtained, officially declaring him wanted.

The Ogun State Police Command has urged the public to assist in locating Portable, warning that anyone found aiding or harboring him will face legal action. Citizens with relevant information are encouraged to report to the nearest police station or contact the authorities through official channels.

This development comes just weeks after the police arraigned nine of Portable’s associates before a Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on charges of felony, assault, unlawful restriction, possession of weapons, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The defendants—Nurudeen Warris, Adetola Alashe, Samuel Adeleke, Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, Oluwapelumi Adeosun, Gospel Kanu, Precious Ohiegebo, Ifeoluwa Babatunde, and Fatimo Muhammed—pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutor Sunday Ekong informed the court that the accused, alongside Portable, obstructed government officers and engaged in violent conduct. The offences were said to contravene Sections 516, 356(3), 80, 249(d), and 320 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

Magistrate O.M. Somefun granted each defendant bail in the sum of N5 million, with sureties who must be licensed bondsmen registered with the Ogun State Government. The case was adjourned until March 17, 2025, for hearing.