Police Arrest The Nurse Who Injected Mohbad To Death After His Body Was Exhumed

The Lagos State Police Command is not leaving any stone unturned in its search for the real killers of MohBad, a Lagos-based Nigerian artiste. After arresting the nurse that gave him injection before he died, the police command has exhumed the corpse of the late singer, who was buried in Ikorodu.

The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the developments to our source in an exclusive telephone interview on Thursday. “Mohbad’s corpse has been exhumed, and an autopsy will begin as soon as possible,” SP Hundeyin stated.

However, responding to a further inquiry by our source concerning arrests made by the police in connection with the late singer’s death, SP Hundeyin added saying; “I can’t answer questions on the arrests yet, because I don’t have that update. However, the nurse is in our custody; I can confirm that.”

Also, our source reports that the acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, had earlier issued a directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohynwa, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Mohbad.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the development known to our source. According to the words of Olumuyiwa Adejobi, “The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a direct and urgent directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.

“This directive was conveyed during a brief but crucial discussion at the Police headquarters. He tasked the CP to quickly and effectively unravel the truth behind the tragedy as there have been understandable concerns and speculations surrounding the circumstances of his untimely demise.

“The Nigeria Police Force hereby earnestly urges any family members or close associates possessing valuable information pertaining to this case to come forward and cooperate with the Lagos State Police Command to ensure that justice is served and the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s demise are thoroughly examined.

Meanwhile, consequent upon the growing public concerns and the preliminary police review of the general circumstances surrounding the death of Mohbad, the Lagos state CP had earlier directed the commencement of a full-scale criminal investigation into the case.

Our source reports that the circumstances leading to the death of Mohbad who died on Tuesday 12th September 2023 at the age of 27, is yet to be unraveled and ascertained.

Giving an update on the case, SP Hundeyin said, “To this end, the Commissioner of Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team within the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to coordinate the investigation.

“In aid of this initiative, the Lagos State Government has pledged its total support to the Special Investigation Team in all ways required to guarantee a diligent investigative exercise. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while consulting with the State Commissioner of Police earlier today on how best to ensure that the case is expeditiously investigated and justice delivered promptly,”

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had invited the Department of Security Services (DSS) to join in the investigation of the tragic death of late the singer. This was contained in a statement signed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Tuesday. The state government also commiserated with the family and fans of the former Marlian Records signee.

“We feel the pains of losing such a talented and promising young man, who made a name for himself in a highly competitive industry. May the Almighty grant his soul rest and comfort his bereaved family and fans,” the statement read.

In addition to the police special investigative team in Lagos to probe the death of Mohbad, “Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has invited the DSS to join the investigation and widen the dragnet with inter-agency collaboration and use of best-in-class technology to bring out the truth.

“Mr. Sanwo-Olu has directed that all those who may have played any role whatsoever in any event leading to the death of Mohbad be made to face the law after a thorough investigation. Consequently, the DSS has also joined in the investigation so as to get justice for the youngster, his family, and his teeming fans,” the statement added.

The state government pleaded with all those who may have vital information that may assist the investigation process to avail the investigating team of such. “Government also appeals to the investigating team to guarantee the confidentiality and protection of all witnesses who may come forward with vital information or indicative evidence that may assist the process,” it added.

Our source further reports that the management of Mohbad, on Monday night, announced a candlelight procession and tribute night for the late artiste. Since Mohbad’s death, his music fans and sympathisers have called for a proper investigation to know the cause of his death.

Taking to the social media handles of the late singer, the management “appreciates the outpouring of love from Fans across the world to the ones who have organized events in their communities as a way to honour and pay respect to our shining light we say thank you. Join us for Mohbad’s candlelight procession and tribute concert,” the statement concluded.

Also, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, said on Wednesday that Omowunmi, wife of Mohbad, visited him to demand justice for her late husband. Speaking with our source in Abuja, Femi Falana noted that he had visited the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, adding that the CP had assured him that investigations had been launched and the autopsy is still in process.