The police in Nigeria has launched a probe into what they called the “suspicious” death of Afropop music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The 27-year-old Mohbad died in mysterious circumstances on September 12, and his death has thrown up lots of controversies, sparking widespread protests.
The demise and hurried burial of the talented young artiste have led to protests in several Nigerian cities, which prompted the Lagos State government to invite the police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to open an investigation into his death, with the first action being the exhumation of his body for an autopsy.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has personally intervened in the matter and has expressed his commitment to a comprehensive investigation.
“I have instructed 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,” the governor said in a statement he posted on social media.
The suspicious circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death had also led to a trending hashtag, #justiceformohbad on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), while many Nigerians have called for an investigation into the death of the music star.
Others have also called for the arrest and prosecution of his former mentor, Naira Marley, with whom MohBad said he had a feud following his departure from Marlian Records last year.
The backlash against Naira Marley also led to the ban of his songs by one of Nigeria’s largest radio stations, SplashFM, for the duration of the investigation.
The news of his untimely demise sent shockwaves through his fan base and the music community.