Portable’s release from Ilorin prison following King Saheed Osupa’s withdrawal of cybercrime charges
Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable has been released from Ilorin prison after King Saheed Osupa’s withdrawal of cybercrime charges.
Portable was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command on Saturday, April 13, 2025, following a petition filed by artist King Saheed Osupa.
The petition accuses Portable of criminal defamation, issuing threats to life, incitement, character assassination, using abusive language, and engaging in conduct likely to disrupt public peace.
Following Osupa’s dropping of cybercrime charges, Portable was confirmed to have been released from Ilorin prison, according to Omoleye Sowore, a human rights activist and a former presidential
“Portable’s release from Ilorin prison following King Saheed Osupa’s withdrawal of cybercrime charges has been confirmed. Portable is now free from Prison custody.”
Earlier during a conversation, Osupa explained to Sowore that his use of the police was meant to demonstrate that he was not involved in any activities that could potentially cause harm.
Additionally, Osupa told Sowore that he had withdrawn the accusations that had been brought against Portable. This was also confirmed through a statement signed by Busari Basit Babatunde (Fountain), Media Aide to King Saheed Osupa, on behalf of the management.
Part of the statement read, “It is essential to clarify that the legal proceedings were initially initiated by Osupa’s management team in response to what was considered a grave violation of intellectual property rights and an unacceptable pattern of defamation and public misconduct. Hence, the intention was not personal, but to set a precedent that would discourage unruly behavior and promote responsibility, especially among younger artists.
“However, following heartfelt pleas from several prominent Nigerians—amongst whom are Alhaji Ahmad Lawal, CEO of Lahmad Concepts, and Saheed Ibile, CEO of Harmony Holdings Ltd, Alh. Fatai Lajero on behalf of Olufimo Royal Parliament, and Alh. Waheed Ogunsesan, National President Olufimo Fans Club.— and moved by Portable’s plight, following his inability to meet his bail conditions, Osupa gave a personal directive for the immediate withdrawal of the case.
“As a condition of this withdrawal, Portable is expected to: Retract his statement implying Saheed Osupa should be held responsible if anything happens to him Confess to the falsehood of the public claim of his lawyer, Chief Bar. Isaac Adebayo, about holding Saheed Osupa’s leg begging for forgiveness, because contrary to this claim, Osupa did not even set his eyes on Portable.
- “Sign an undertaking to desist from cyberbullying, defamation, and character assassination henceforth.
“If these conditions are not met, the case may be reinstated.”