By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The Kwara Police Command has said arrangements are being made to charge popular singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable to court without delay over alleged defamation of popular fuji singer, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,”.
Kwara Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said this in a statement in Ilorin while confirming the arrest of Portable over alleged defamation and threat to life.
She also confirmed that Portable was arrested based on a petition received from popular Fuji muscian, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,”.
According to her, in the petition, Osupa levelled 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 against Portable.
“Police detectives in 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, on Saturday, where the suspect was apprehended at about 19:25hrs,” she said.
The police said that Portable’s 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”, she said.
Ejire-Adeyemi said the Kwara police command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in a fair and transparent manner.
The Police spokesperson also urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information.
According to her, the police will provide further updates on the case will be communicated as events unfold.
