Portable surrenders to Lagos police hours after being declared wanted

After weeks of evading arrest, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, the music star popularly known as Portable, has finally surrendered to the police.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, revealed that the singer walked into the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Lagos on Wednesday morning.

The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was declared wanted by the police on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).

The incident occurred on February 5, when the officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space.

Portable allegedly led a gang in a violent attack on the unarmed officials, who sustained injuries but managed to escape.

The altercation led to the arrest and arraignment of nine of Portable’s associates on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.

They were granted bail of N5 million each with sureties licensed bond agents registered with the state government. The case was adjourned until March 17 for further hearing.

Portable had been on the run since February 5. He had also made various excuses to evade arrest, including claiming to be a “madman” undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Abeokuta.

Benjamin also disclosed that they had contacted the Ogun state police command to inform them of the development.

He added Portable is expected to be transferred to Ogun for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Portable recently sought the assistance of Femi Falana, the human rights lawyer.

He had earlier pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the matter. He also asked Ogun governor Dapo Abiodun to forgive him.