The Lagos State Police Command has reassured the public that the investigation into the death of popular singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, will not be based on guesswork.
In response to pressure from a civil society group demanding a prompt conclusion to the case, police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the autopsy report for Mohbad is currently unavailable.
The Take It Back Movement, a human rights organisation, held a press conference in Ikeja on Thursday, urging the police to expedite the investigation and release its findings.
The group expressed concern that delays could expose Mohbad’s wife, Wumi, and child, Liam, to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and physical harassment, similar to what the singer allegedly experienced before his death.
Responding to their demands, Hundeyin clarified, saying, “We are not the pathologists who conducted the autopsy. When they provide us with their report, we will conclude our investigation. Until then, we don’t have it, and we cannot base our findings on guesswork.”
Mohbad’s unexpected death on September 12 sparked a heated debate among the public in Nigeria and beyond. This led the police to establish a dedicated team to investigate the matter. Initially, Hundeyin, through a Twitter announcement, stated that the autopsy had been conducted and the police were awaiting the findings. However, in November, it was disclosed that the report was still pending.
