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Manhunt Underway for Primeboy in Connection with Mohbad’s Death Case

The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for Owodunni Ibrahim, widely recognized as Primeboy, in connection with the unfortunate passing of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

The announcement came from Lagos State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Despite numerous attempts by the police to engage with him, Primeboy has declined to cooperate with the ongoing investigation regarding the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s demise. Consequently, the police have officially declared him a wanted individual.

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Mohbad: Naira Marley Pledges to Clear His Name, Eager to Aid Police Inquiry

In the wake of the passing of Nigerian musician Ilerioulwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Azeez Fashola, the owner of Marlian Music records, and also known as Naira Marley, has affirmed his determination to vindicate himself and demonstrate his innocence in connection with Mohbad’s demise.

Naira Marley conveyed this message through a statement shared on his Instagram account on Tuesday. He additionally expressed his willingness to cooperate with the police inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic passing of his former signee, Mohbad.

Expressing his readiness to collaborate with the relevant authorities in the investigative process, Naira Marley stated, “In light of the police’s invitation, I am in the process of returning to the country to facilitate the investigation and present my account of the events. I am fully cooperating with the police team, and I have no reason to evade justice when I played no role in his demise.”

“In due course, the truth about Mohbad’s death will be unveiled, and the world will come to understand the reality of the situation. Such attempts to frame someone are not unprecedented in the industry, as other esteemed musicians have faced similar challenges and emerged even stronger. My situation will be no different because I am innocent of the allegations,” the statement read in part.

Naira Marley elaborated further, explaining that since Mohbad’s departure from the record label in September 2022, and the label’s acceptance of his exit, “Marlian Music has not hindered his career or music releases, as he has been associated with oneRPM. Legal steps were taken to address his concerns regarding our past collaborations.”

Mohbad was laid to rest on September 13. However, in light of an investigation by the Lagos State Police Command to uncover the circumstances of his passing, his remains were exhumed for a post-mortem examination.

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Police reveal why corpse of Mohbad will be exhumed for autopsy

Lagos State Police Command has said the corpse of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, would be exhumed for autopsy to aid investigation into the cause of his death if it is necessary.

Mohbad, 27, died on Tuesday, however, the cause of his death has been; a subject of controversy since the tragic incident.

Speaking during an Instagram live session with media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, on Thursday night, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the police would probe to find the cause of Mohbad’s death.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursday, said that the police would carry out a diligent investigation into the cause of Mohbad’s death.

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Referencing the Force PRO during his interview, SP Hundeyin said, “The Force PRO issued a statement this evening (Thursday) saying; that investigation will commence and that’s what we’re going to do. If need be, the body will be exhumed. It’s not too late. The body can be exhumed and an autopsy can be; performed.

“The statement also states that people should bring whatever information; they have to the commissioner of police in Lagos State. That’s because we don’t want to do hierarchy anymore. Take it to Force CID, and bring it to Lagos Command. It doesn’t matter. We’re going to harmonize it within ourselves and ensure that justice is; done.”

This followed the emergence of a document, wherein the late singer reported a case of alleged; threat to life, malicious damage, assault, and oppression, among others, against a music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry, and others, in a petition to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State.

In the June 27, 2023 petition, Mohbad alleged; that Sam Larry and 15 others all armed, stormed the venue of a video shoot where the deceased and another artiste, Omoniyi Temidayo aka Zlatan Ibile were; working; and threatened to wreak havoc.

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He added that they eventually; destroyed equipment worth over N5 million at the scene, and assaulted him (Mohbad) before he narrowly; escaped after sustaining injuries.

The petition read, “I of the above name and address, a law-abiding citizen and a Musician bring to your notice the assault and threat to my life by the above-mentioned persons.