On Thursday, the police announced their intention to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demise of singer Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad.
In response to the widespread outrage following the 27-year-old singer’s passing, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, issued a statement on Thursday, confirming their commitment to conducting a thorough investigation.
This followed the emergence of a document, wherein Mohbad reported a case of alleged threat to life, malicious damage, assault, oppression, among others, against music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry and others, in a petition to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State.
In the June 27, 2023 petition, Mohbad alleged that Sam Larry and 15 others all armed, stormed the venue of a video shoot where the deceased and another artiste, Omoniyi Temidayo aka Zlatan Ibile, were working, and threatened to wreak havoc.
He added that they eventually destroyed equipment worth over N5m at the scene, and assaulted him (Mohbad) before he narrowly escaped after sustaining injuries.
Adejobi said in a statement that the police would carry out “diligent investigation” on Mohbad’s death.
The statement said, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of the late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who recently passed away. We understand the concerns regarding his untimely demise.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.
“We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process. In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation. Your trust and support are deeply valued.”
