Police arrest ‘Portable’ over alleged defamation against Saheed Osupa
The Command said it received a petition from one Mr Saheed Okunola, popularly known as 'Osupa' which borders on threat to life; incitement; character assassination among others.
Damilola Ajibola
Singer Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over an alleged defamation and other related offences, against musician, Saheed Okunola also known as Saheed Osupa.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer.SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police,on Saturday.
The Command said it received a petition from one Mr Saheed Okunola, popularly known as ‘Osupa’ which borders on threat to life; incitement; character assassination among others.
He said that the Command acted on a warrant issued by a Magistrate Court in Ilorin, and proceeded to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, and arrested him at about 19.25hrs, on Saturday.
The statement reads, “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. HabeebPolice invite ‘Portable’ over alleged defamation 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. Further updates on the case will be communicated as events unfold.”
