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BREAKING: Police Arrest Singer, ‘portable’ Over Alleged Criminal Defamation

BREAKING: Police Arrest Singer, ‘portable’ Over Alleged Criminal Defamation
The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended popular singer Habeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as ‘Portable’, over alleged criminal defamation and related offences.
Reports claimed that Operatives of the command arrested the singer on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition filed by one Okunola Saheed, popularly known as ‘Osupa’.
This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in Ilorin, the state capital.
The statement read in part, “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.”
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