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PORTABLE ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AND THREAT TO LIFE
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CapitalTimesNews / 6 days
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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The arrest followed a petition submitted by Fuji singer Saheed Osupa, who accused Portable of using abusive and insulting words against him. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed in a statement that the allegations against Portable are serious and 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,” the statement read. Acting on the court order, police operatives from the Kwara Command proceeded to Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Portable was apprehended around 7:25 p.m. on Saturday. He was immediately brought to Ilorin for further investigations. Upon his arrival, Portable’s statement was taken in the presence of legal representatives from both parties. SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi added that Portable is currently in custody, with plans underway to charge him in 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,” Ejire-Adeyemi said. Ejire-Adeyemi further urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information, assuring that further updates on the case will be communicated as events unfold. “We urge members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information,” Ejire-Adeyemi said. The arrest marks the climax of the heightened tension created over the feud and spat between the two musicians over copyright claims. Portable had previously attacked Osupa, mocking his physique and questioning his relevance in the music industry, before later issuing an apology and blaming his outburst on greed.