The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has confirmed the presence of evidence indicating that controversial Nigerian singer Naira Marley and his associate, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, were involved in assaulting the late singer Mohbad prior to his death.
This revelation comes after Sam Larry faced backlash on social media for a video that showed him and others harassing Mohbad.
Sam Larry, who was abroad at the time of Mohbad’s passing, stated after his arrest, stating that their dispute stemmed from a 2 million Naira debt.
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Police confirm the number of suspects
During a press briefing on Friday, Owohunwa provided an update on the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s case, revealing that the police have identified 26 witnesses.
He also disclosed that five suspects have been interrogated.
“So far 26 witnesses have been identified in the ongoing investigation of Mohbad.
“Five suspects have so far been interrogated in relation to the ongoing investigation,” he said.
Reactions: Well done Lagos police
Netizens commend the police for an effective investigation so far:
@Adesanyajnr:What I see about this is, the Nurse is seriously in trouble and there’s no way she’s getting away with this . Also, if she was sent by anyone to Carried out the unprofessional act, she should confess. For Sam Larry and Marley, kirikiri jo soapy for bullying and assault on Mohbad.
@topsino48:I think one should commed @LagosPoliceNG for this. The timeline of events leading to the death were clearly outlined. Kudos officers.
@ogdapzy:So all those ones primeboy was telling us was lies . Well, his lawyer did his own part well. Make he sha pay am before he go jail.
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Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, others over Mohbad’s death
In another news, Naira Marley, the head of the Marlian record label, and Lagos socialite Sam Larry, whose real name is Balogun Eletu, have been placed in police custody by a Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State
The Lagos State Police Command requested that Naira Marley and others be held for 30 days while they investigate a case.
However, the magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, ruled that they should be remanded for 21 days.
