The death of Mohbad has caused outrage across the nation, with many pointing fingers at his former boss, Naira Marley.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Police in Lagos have arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the late singer, Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, before his death.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday.
He also said the singer’s corpse has been exhumed for autopsy after a hurried burial.
There have been claims that Mohbad died shortly after a nurse gave him an injection.
“Mohbad’s corpse has been exhumed today, and an autopsy will begin as soon as possible,” Hundeyin told PUNCH.
On the nurse, he added, “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.”
The identity of the nurse had yet to be confirmed as of press time.
Mohbad’s death has caused outrage across the nation, with many pointing fingers at his former boss, Naira Marley, and an associate Sam Larry.
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Last weekend, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, issued a directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohynwa, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic passing of Mohbad.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the development known in a statement.
Adejobi said, “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 passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.
“This directive was conveyed during a brief but crucial discussion at the Police Airwing Hangar, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. 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.”
Mohbad died on September 12 at age 27.
