Sam Larry Finally Returns to Nigeria, Assists Police to Find Mohbad’s Killers: “Suspect Assisting?”

Sam Larry Finally Returns to Nigeria, Assists Police to Find Mohbad’s Killers: “Suspect Assisting?”

  • Nigerian socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, aka Sam Larry, is in police custody following the death of Mohbad
  • The news was shared on social media by police spokesman Ben Hundeyin, who revealed Sam Larry was helping with investigations
  • The news of Sam Larry's return to Nigeria and his role in the investigations got many Nigerians asking questions

Nigerian socialite Sam Larry, with real name Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, has returned to the country after Mohbad's death.

Recall that Sam Larry sought refuge outside Nigeria after he was blamed for the death of the 27-year-old singer. This came after a video went viral showing him assaulting the late Mohbad.

Mohbad and Sam Larry
Sam Larry was accused of having a hand in Mohbad's death. Photos: @samlarryy, @iammohbad
Source: Instagram

After many weeks abroad, Sam Larry has now returned to the country. Police PRO Ben Hundeyin took to his Twitter page to update Nigerians.

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According to the policeman, Sam Larry is now in their custody and assisting them in investigating Mohbad's death.

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He wrote:

“Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation.”

See his tweet below:

Video of Sam Larry arriving in Nigeria trends

Sam Larry's return to Nigeria was also captured on video. He was seen being escorted by policemen upon his arrival.

See the clip below:

Reactions as Sam Larry finally returns to Nigeria

Sam Larry's return to Nigeria was met with interesting reactions from netizens. Some of them wanted clarification on if he was arrested by the police or not. Read some of their comments below:

Anti.x0cial:

“Naija. Na our police men still dey guide wanted man. Nawaoooo.”

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Onyinyechixo:

“Sneak however you want you not fit escape this year on God am eye for an eye.”

sasha_itota:

“Naira do interview yesterday, Sam Larry dey assist police today, what a quohinsidience.”

__funkygold:

“Assisting bawo, as per say the assistant commissioner of police wey he be or what?”

alhakeemy_001:

“Suspect Dey assist for investigation?”

Manethipzzy:

“Na night he use enter.”

Meet_deh_rah:

“As detective or suspect , what’s is he assisting in?”

essteetreasure410:

“Prime Suspect Assisting? Naaa this must be a joke.”

Sam Larry lookalike scared for his life

In other related news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Mohbad's death caused a man who resembles Naira Marley's associate, Sam Larry, to cry out on social media.

The man who looks like Sam Larry, with the name AY, went online to clear himself.

In a video posted on Instagram by Sound City media personality DJ Tee Spyce, AY was seen speaking in fear about how his life might be in danger for resembling Sam Larry.

Source: Legit.ng

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.