Nigerian music star, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable is engulfed in another controversy.
The controversial musician was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over alleged criminal defamation and other related offences.
Portable was picked up by the police in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday. The arrest according to the police is following a petition by one Okunola Saheed, popularly known as ‘Osupa’.
The police disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the Kwara State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.
SP Adeyemi said; “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 Saturday, 13th April 2025, where the suspect was apprehended at about 19:25hrs. He was immediately brought to Ilorin for further investigations.”
“Upon his arrival, the suspect’s statement was taken in the presence of legal representatives from both parties. He is currently in custody and arrangements are being made to charge him to court without delay.”
