April 14, (THEWILL) – Controversial street-hop artist, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has been arrested by operatives of the Kwara State Police Command over a string of allegations bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, and conduct likely to incite public unrest.
The arrest followed a petition filed by renowned Fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Saheed Osupa, who accused Portable of repeatedly maligning his character through online videos and posts deemed injurious and defamatory.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday, police operatives acted on a valid arrest warrant secured from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, and apprehended the singer in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 7:25 p.m.
“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public that following a petition received from Mr. Okunola Saheed (aka Saheed Osupa) against Mr. Habeeb Okikiola (aka Portable), detectives from the Command have taken lawful steps in line with due process to investigate the allegations,” the statement read.
The police noted that the petition detailed offences including criminal defamation, incitement, threat to life, character assassination, use of offensive and abusive language, and actions capable of disrupting public peace.
“Upon his arrest, the suspect was immediately transported to Ilorin where his statement was obtained in the presence of legal representatives from both parties. He is currently in custody, and preparations are underway to charge him to court without delay,” the statement added.
Ejire-Adeyemi confirmed that Portable remains in police custody as investigations continue. The Command assured the public that justice will be pursued within the ambit of the law.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
