The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This decision comes after the late singer's family submitted a petition seeking a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding his death and the investigative process that followed. The family made this known through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe.
The petition was submitted directly to the Inspector-General of Police on April 14, 2026, and received at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on May 7. The family raised concerns about aspects of the earlier investigation and requested a comprehensive forensic reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding the singer's death. The petition was later approved by the IGP and forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command for further action.
The matter has been assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau, who are now handling the new investigation. The family has confirmed that its representative has met with the new team investigating the matter. According to the lawyer, the family has continued to follow up with the investigators and remained engaged with the new investigative process.
This development comes more than three years after Mohbad died in Lagos on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27. His death generated widespread public attention and prompted calls for authorities to establish what led to his sudden death. The circumstances surrounding his death have remained a subject of public discussion, with the singer's family and other interested parties pursuing different legal and investigative avenues over the years.
The fresh police action comes shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a separate suit seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into Mohbad's death. The case was filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation. However, the Aloba family has now made it clear that the court case was separate from the petition it submitted to the IGP.
The family has maintained that this new process remains active, with investigators already engaging members of the family. The family is expected to continue providing materials that could assist the investigation, including documents, information, and the identities of people who may have relevant knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the singer's death.
The family wants the police to examine all relevant circumstances and persons connected to the matter with diligence, independence, and professionalism. The objective is to establish the facts and provide a clear account of what happened. The pursuit of justice for Mohbad continues, with the re-investigation ongoing and the Aloba Family remaining fully engaged.
Key points
- Inspector-General of Police orders fresh investigation into Mohbad's death
- The investigation is separate from a dismissed court case
- The family remains engaged and cooperative with the investigators
