Portable lands in police detention again, this time over petition filed by Osupa
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Street musician Habeeb Badmus (stage name Portable) has again landed in police detention, this time up North in Kwara over alleged defamation of and threat to life of his colleague Osupa.
It comes a few months after his scrape with the authorities in Ogun where he was granted bail upon court arraignment for alleged violent conduct against state officials.
Portable’s latest arrest was carried out in Abeokuta down in Ogun on Saturday by Kwara police acting on a petition filed by musician Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa, according to a statement issued in Ilorin by Kwara Police Command spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.
The statement 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 include 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 police command reaffirmed commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in a fair and transparent manner, urging members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information.
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