Lagos Police Set Up Probe Panel To Investigate Mohbad’s Death

By Babatunde Solanke

Following the mysterious death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command has inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Lagos State Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa  made this disclosure on on Monday.

 “Do not forget, we have unique access with INTERPOL. Everybody linked to it (the death of Mohbad) will be identified and they will be brought to establish their level of involvement,” Owohunwa said.

 Recall that last Tuesday that MohBad, a former signee of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Faashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, ied at the age of 27.

Naira Marley, while mourning the death of Mohbad described him as “more than an artiste or signee but brother and dear friend” to him.

He said this via his Instagram handle last Friday night, in a statement personally signed by him, on behalf of the Marlian Record label.

“From inception, we recognised Mohbad was a force to be reckoned with. His music gave so many people love and light. Mohbad touched us all with his heartfelt lyrics, storytelling, infectious smile and energy. The news of his passing has left us with a permanent hole in our hearts,” part of the statement read.

In another post on his Instagram handle, he posted a video of the late singer the caption, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Rest in perfect peace my broski   I’m shattered #Imole’sWorld Got u forever bro.”