The legal team of the late Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Oladimeji Aloba’s family have cried out over the release of sensitive information on the death of the deceased being to the public.
A member of the team, Taiwo Odumosu, in a statement on Sunday, 25 August said such information should be made available to the police instead of the public.
He also appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
“Given the nature of the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), and the information being released to the public space which ordinarily should have been given to the police, the Legal Team to the Aloba Family wishes to advise that anyone with useful and relevant information that could aid in the search for and the circumstances leading to the death of the singer should reach out to the Legal Team to facilitate proper legal connectivity. The police can also be contacted to ensure the safety and protection of witnesses and suspects,” the statement partly read.
Odumosu posited that the coroner’s inquest had issued witness summons, adding that the family was seeking assistance in gathering facts to determine what led to Mohbad’s untimely demise.
“Please, note that Joseph Aloba does not seek to pursue any personal or familiar relationships at this point. His whole interest is focused on getting to the bottom and finding out details as to what happened to his dear son and the circumstances that led to his untimely demise.
The Coroner’s Court is the best forum to disclose any information that could assist in the fact-finding mission of the court,” the statement added.
Mohbad died on 12 September 2023 at at the age of 27 and circumstances surrounding his death continues to weave controversies on social media.
Being a former record label signee of Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley, Mohbad left the label in February 2022. The Lagos State Police Command had on September 18, 2023, inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer’s death.
His death also led to the arrest of Naira Marley and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, amongst others. The singer’s body was on September 21, 2023, exhumed for autopsy to unravel the cause of his death.
