By Ejiofor Toochi
The Lagos State Police has commenced full investigation into the death of popular artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji aka Mohbad.
The tragic passing of the 27-year-old captured public attention, with demands for the swift arrest of the culprits.
In a statement on Saturday, the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the Commissioner of Police has ordered a comprehensive criminal investigation into the matter.
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“To this end, the Commissioner of Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team within the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to coordinate the investigation.
“The team, which comprises seasoned homicide detectives, has been tasked to aggregate all allegations, suspicions and insinuations from various sources on the death of the singer and undertake a professional, diligent and timely investigation with a view to establishing facts, clearing all doubts and ensuring that justice is manifestly served through a meticulous process that will deploy all requisite protocols (which may include exhumation), as well as technical and scientific tools that are vital to the detailed investigation of homicide allegations of this nature.
Hundeyin mentioned that, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, the Special Investigation Team is determined to ensure justice is served. He also urged anyone with valuable information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
“The Lagos State Police Command assures that progress of the investigation will, as much as legally and professionally permissible, be shared with the general public accordingly.”
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#Justice For Mohbad: Nigeria Police Force promise thorough investigation on Mohbad’s death
Meanwhile, Nigeria Police Force has extended its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fans of the late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, famously known as Mohbad, following his recent tragic death.
The police force has informed everyone that they are committed to investigating the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s passing.
