Police authorities in Kwara State have arrested controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, aka, Portable, over allegations bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination.
The arrest, which took place on Saturday, News Band understand, stems from a formal petition lodged by Fuji music legend Saheed Osupa, who accused Portable of using derogatory and inciting language against him on social media.
Osupa, according to police sources, alleged that the Zazoo Zeh crooner made several remarks capable of inciting violence, as well as damaging his hard-earned reputation.
In a statement issued by the spokesman of the command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi disclosed that the singer was taken to Ilorin for further investigation.
He said Portable’s statement was recorded in the presence of legal representatives from both parties, and he is currently in custody awaiting court proceedings.
“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”,” the statement reads.
“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 Sunday, 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”, the police image maker added.
Moreover, the bad blood between the two musicians started last month when Portable’s song was yanked off from Apple Music and Spotify due to copyright infringement.
Portable had used a line synonymous with Osupa’s style, leading to Osupa’s team filing a complaint.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker initially called out Osupa, using derogatory terms like “big for nothing,” which sparked backlash on social media.
However, Portable apologised to Osupa, blaming his temper for the outburst.