The Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have said it would be meeting tomorrow over the claim of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola (Portable), stating he is a patient of the hospital.
The claim of Portable comes after police in Ogun State declared him wanted.
The “Zazu” singer in a video on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, said he is a patient at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro and is currently receiving reatment for his mental health.
Earlier, the singer was involved in an altercation with three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office.
The officers were on an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, area of the state.
The police have since declared Portable wanted for failing to honour the police invitation.
In a video posted on his Instagram handle, Portable said: “I’m not a criminal. I’m not feeling fine. And I’m afraid. I don’t want them to lock me up. I’m going through pain all over my body. I’m a federal government liability. I didn’t go to school, I’m a fashion designer.
“I fear government. I am a federal government liability. Then I’m a madman; I have medications that I usually take. You can confirm from Aro Hospital. I have a card that certifies me as one of their patients.
“I am from Abeokuta, and they are taking care of me there. I am not a thief, I help people around me without even looking at their background.”
Meanwhile, a source at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro in Ogun state exclusively told our reporter that the hospital management will be meeting tomorrow over the claim of the singer and release an official press statment.
The source said, “Tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, we will issue a press release about Portable. You will get an official statement,” the source said.
By: Damilola Olufemi
