Popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, famously known as Portable, has been arrested and now in police custody following allegations of criminal defamation and threats against Fuji icon Saheed Osupa. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the arrest in a press statement, revealing that the action was taken after a petition was filed by Osupa, citing serious charges including defamation, threats to life, incitement, and the use of abusive language.
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KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND.
— Ejire-Adeyemi Toun (@Kwara_PPRO) April 13, 2025
PRESS STATEMENT.
13th April, 2025.
ARREST OF HABEEB OKIKIOLA BADMUS (AKA PORTABLE) OVER AN ALLEGED CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES.
The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that following a petition received… pic.twitter.com/65KWkLXreP
The arrest, carried out on the evening of April 13, 2025, occurred in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Portable was apprehended by officers acting on a warrant issued by a Magistrate Court in Ilorin. Following his arrest, the singer was transported to Ilorin for further questioning and legal proceedings.
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The police emphasized their commitment to due process and urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information as they work to ensure justice. Portable’s statement has since been recorded in the presence of legal representatives, and plans are underway to charge him in court without delay.
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This arrest adds another layer to Portable’s controversial public persona, with fans and critics alike awaiting further developments in the case. Meanwhile, the Kwara Police Command has assured transparency as investigations unfold.
