Police Dismiss Portable’s Mental Health Claim, Insist He Must Face Arrest

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable’s, claim that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment, insisting that he remains a wanted man over an alleged assault on government officials.

Portable, in a video shared on Tuesday, declared himself a “madman” receiving treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, while pleading with Nigerians and the Ogun State Government over his legal troubles.

However, police spokesperson Omolola Odutola rejected his claim, stating that he must turn himself in.

“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 said.

Police Detail Assault Allegation

The police declared Portable wanted following an alleged attack on three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office. The officials—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—were reportedly assaulted while carrying out an enforcement exercise in Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota.

According to the police, Portable’s father was initially contacted at Odogwu Bar and claimed the singer was unavailable. Shortly after, Portable allegedly arrived with a firearm and, alongside nine associates, attacked the officials, who managed to escape and report the incident.

While nine of Portable’s associates were arrested, the singer fled the scene and has remained in hiding.

Police Secure Court Order Against Portable

The police revealed that they had sent multiple invitations to Portable, asking him to appear at their headquarters, but he repeatedly ignored them without legal representation.

“Following his repeated evasion, the Ogun State Police Command has obtained a valid court order declaring him wanted,” Odutola added.

Portable Alleges Political Targeting

Reacting on Instagram, Portable claimed he was being framed due to his association with Senator Adeola Solomon, popularly known as Yayi, who represents Ogun West. He reiterated that he has a mental health condition and is receiving treatment at a psychiatric hospital.

“I fear government. I am a Federal Government liability. I am a madman and take medications regularly. You can confirm from Aro Hospital—I have a patient card. I am not a thief; I help people,” he insisted.

Police Reject Political Connection, Yayi’s Camp Responds

The police dismissed any political motive behind Portable’s case, maintaining that his actions led to the legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, Damilare Oloyede, the Special Assistant on New Media to Senator Adeola, distanced the lawmaker from Portable’s legal troubles.

“Portable should be responsible for once. Senator Yayi won’t help him in this predicament—it is purely a result of his irresponsibility, lack of decorum, and display of lunacy (as he himself admitted). Name-dropping won’t help him evade justice,” Oloyede said.

He emphasized that Senator Yayi is a law-abiding leader who does not tolerate reckless behavior.

“For the umpteenth time, Senator Yayi is a responsible leader and will never tolerate irresponsible acts around him,” Oloyede concluded.