Little over a month after controversial singer Habeeb ‘Transportable’ Okikiola was granted bail on fees of assault and obstruction of presidency officers, he has as soon as once more been arrested—this time by the Kwara State Police Command.
The arrest was confirmed by the state police spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a press release posted on her X web page on Saturday evening.
KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND.
PRESS STATEMENT.
thirteenth April, 2025.
ARREST OF HABEEB OKIKIOLA BADMUS (AKA PORTABLE) OVER AN ALLEGED CRIMINAL DEFAMATION AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES.
The Kwara State Police Command needs to tell most of the people that following a petition obtained… pic.twitter.com/65KWkLXreP
— Ejire-Adeyemi Toun (@Kwara_PPRO) April 13, 2025
Ms Ejire-Adeyemi stated the Ogun-born singer was apprehended regarding allegations involving Fuji star Saheed Osupa.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the dispute arose after Osupa reported one in every of Transportable’s songs, ‘Fuji Shakushaku’, for copyright infringement, resulting in its removing from Apple Music.
The 31-year-old singer launched ‘Fuji Shakushaku’ in 2023.
Sad with the event, Transportable criticised the 55-year-old in a collection of movies posted on his Instagram web page in March, referring to him as ‘huge for nothing.’
Nevertheless, the singer later made a U-turn—and apologised to the ‘Fuji Fa Disco’ crooner.
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He attributed his criticism to the ache of eradicating his tune from streaming platforms.
Asserting Transportable’s offences, the police spokesperson stated: “The petition borders on severe allegations which embrace prison defamation, a risk to life, incitement, character assassination, conduct more likely to trigger a breach of peace and using abusive and insulting phrases. Given the load of those allegations and the supporting proof offered, the command secured a legitimate arrest warrant from a Justice of the Peace Courtroom sitting in Ilorin.
“Appearing on this warrant, operatives from the Command proceeded to Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, thirteenth April 2025, the place the suspect was apprehended at about 19:25hrs. He was instantly dropped at Ilorin for additional investigations. Upon his arrival, the suspect’s assertion was taken by authorized representatives from each events. He’s presently in custody, and preparations are being made to cost him in court docket instantly.”
Ms Ejire-Adeyemi reaffirmed the command’s dedication to upholding the rule of legislation and making certain that justice is served pretty and transparently within the case.
She urged members of the general public to stay calm and chorus from disseminating unverified data.
She additional assured the general public that updates on the case could be communicated as developments unfold.
Authorized motion
This newspaper has learnt that Osupa’s administration vowed to take authorized motion in opposition to Transportable to handle the difficulty and forestall future occurrences.
In a press release posted on Fountain Osupa’s Instagram web page on 27 March, the administration declared they might not stand idly by whereas Osupa was being disrespected.
“We’re addressing a urgent matter to make clear the scenario and safeguard King Saheed Osupa’s rights. Just lately, a person with a historical past of inflicting bother used King Osupa’s music with out permission, failing to acknowledge him because the rightful proprietor.
“As King Osupa is signed to Sony Music Publishing Nigeria and represented by DMCE (Digital Music Commerce and Trade Ltd), DMCE is authorised to behave on his behalf, defending his mental property rights”, stated the ‘Vanakula’ hitmaker’s administration.
Revealing how the copyright infringement was found, the administration stated, “Utilising superior expertise, we uncovered a number of artistes’ unauthorised use of King Osupa’s music. DMCE amicably resolved these points with all events besides one, who selected to have interaction in cyberbullying, assaults, and reputational harm in opposition to King Saheed Osupa.
“We admire your cooperation, understanding, and unwavering assist. To our loyal followers and Fuji Music fanatics worldwide, we thanks in your solidarity.”
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