Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has been arrested by officers of the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against fellow musician Saheed Osupa, Okay.ng reports.
Portable, famous for his hit single “Zazoo Zeh,” was apprehended on Saturday following a petition filed by Osupa, accusing him of using abusive language capable of inciting violence and damaging his reputation.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the Kwara State police spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, explained that a magistrate court in Ilorin had issued a warrant for Portable’s arrest after reviewing the allegations and supporting evidence.
The statement read: “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 have taken lawful steps 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.
“Upon his arrival, the suspect’s statement was taken in the presence of legal representatives from both parties.”
