The Kwara State Police Command says it has concluded arrangements to charge popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus aka Portable to court today.
The police command stated this in a statement to confirm that Portable has been arrested based on a petition written against him by popular Lagos -based Fuji Musician, Saheed Osupa.
SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi , Police Public Relations Officer,signed the statement.
She said the petition against Portable 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. ”
According to the statement, the weight of the petition compelled the police to arrest Portable.
Part of the statement reads : “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.
“The Kwara State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in a fair and transparent manner.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
