The Kwara State Police Command has arrested musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, for allegedly defaming Fuji artiste, Okunola Saheed (Osupa).
SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Public Relations Officer of the Command announced the apprehension in a statement on Sunday.
Ejire-Adeyemi said that the arrest followed a petition from Osupa on allegations bordering on criminal defamation, incitement, among others – and a warrant from a Magistrate Court sitting in Kwara capital, Ilorin.
“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that following a petition received from one Mr. Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,” against Mr. Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known in the entertainment industry as “Portable”. Police detectives of Kwara Command have taken lawful steps in line with due process to investigate the allegations.
“The petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and the use of abusive and insulting words.
“In view of the weight of these allegations and the supporting evidence presented, the Command secured a valid arrest warrant from a Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin. Acting on this warrant, operatives from the Command proceeded to Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, 13th April 2025, where the suspect was apprehended at about 19:25hrs. He was immediately brought to Ilorin for further investigations,” the statement partly reads.
The spokesperson revealed that upon Portable’s arrival at the station, his statement was taken in the presence of legal representatives from both parties.
She noted that he is currently in custody and arrangements are being made to charge him to court without delay.
The Kwara Police Command said that it remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in a fair and transparent manner.
It urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information, adding that further updates on the case will be communicated as events unfold.
