The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a petition by the family of late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, for a fresh investigation into his death. The family, through their lawyer Oladayo Ogungbe, stated that the petition was submitted on April 14, 2026, and received at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on May 7. The petition raised concerns about inconsistencies in the previous investigation and called for a comprehensive forensic reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's death.
The petition was approved by the IGP and forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command for immediate action. The family was informed that the petition had been assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau for further investigation. The family's representative has since engaged with the new team of investigators, and they have continued to follow up with the investigators and provide relevant information.
The clarification comes after the dismissal of a suit by the Federal High Court, Abuja, on September 25, 2026. The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026, was separate from the family's petition to the police and was neither instituted by the Aloba family nor with its authority or consent. The family stressed that the dismissal of the suit did not terminate the police investigation initiated through its petition.
The Aloba family maintained that it would continue to cooperate with the investigators by providing relevant information, documents, witnesses, and other materials that could assist the probe. They urged the police to conduct the investigation with diligence, independence, and professionalism while examining all relevant persons and circumstances.
The family also emphasized that it was not seeking to prejudge the outcome of the investigation or engage in "trial by media." Instead, they wanted a credible, comprehensive, and transparent process capable of establishing the facts surrounding Mohbad's death. The re-investigation is ongoing, and the Aloba family remains fully engaged in the process.
Mohbad's death has been a subject of interest, and the family's pursuit of justice for him continues. The investigation is expected to provide closure and answers to the many questions surrounding the singer's death. The police have been urged to ensure that the investigation is thorough and impartial.
The Inspector-General of Police's approval of the petition demonstrates the authorities' commitment to ensuring that justice is served in the case. The investigation's outcome is eagerly anticipated, and it is hoped that it will provide the necessary answers and closure for the family and fans of Mohbad.
Key points
- - The IGP approved a petition by Mohbad's family for a fresh investigation into his death. - The petition was submitted on April 14, 2026, and received at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on May 7. - The investigation is ongoing, and the Aloba family remains engaged in the process.
