Controversial Nigerian street-pop artist, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has indicated plans to turn himself in to the police after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command.
Portable, who was accused of leading a violent attack on government officials during an enforcement exercise in Ota, recently took to his Instastory to express remorse. Meanwhile, in his post, he prayed for mercy and described the police as his “friends and family,” attributing his initial flight to fear.
“Oba Anu, I’m going out today. God, turn my battles into blessings and speak for me. I dey help people, God help me send my own helper to me. Ogun State Government, I’m sorry, it’s fear that made me run. Thank God the police are our friends and family. God forgive me. I believe in you, every disappointment is a blessing,” he wrote.
The police, however, remain firm in their stance, insisting that Portable must submit himself for investigation. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola, dismissed recent claims of Portable undergoing psychiatric treatment, reiterating that he remains wanted in connection with the alleged assault.
“Portable will come and submit himself. He cannot be in the psychiatric hospital in Aro. Everybody knows he is a wanted person. If he is in any facility, the police must be informed. He is a wanted man,” Odutola stated.
The police declared Portable wanted following an altercation involving three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, identified as TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi. The officials were reportedly attacked while carrying out their lawful duties at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, Ogun State.
While the singer has continued to plead for mercy, the police remain adamant that he must face due process.
Police dismiss Portable’s claim of being a ‘Madman’, insist singer remains wanted
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed claims made by controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is mentally unstable and is undergoing psychiatric treatment.… pic.twitter.com/cukU6oHTab
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