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Mohbad’s Death: Gov Sanwo-Olu Asked To Intervene, Call on Police To Invite Sam Larry, Naira Marley
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Mohbad’s Death: Gov Sanwo-Olu Asked To Intervene, Call on Police To Invite Sam Larry, Naira Marley

by  Esther Odili 2 min read
  • The Lagos state government has gotten an urgent call from a concerned citizen relating to the death of Mohbad
  • The death of the popular rapper is still a mystery Nigerians especially Lagosians are yet to unravel following the last events before his demise
  • Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been urged to do the needful and ensure the late singer gets justice

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Ikeja, Lagos state - Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos state has received an important message from a citizenry in connection to the death of Mohbad, (Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba), who died on Tuesday, September 12.

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Sanwo-Olu asked to intervene in Mohbad's death case and ensure he gets justice. Photo credit: Ó.G.B @OGBdeyforyou, OTUNBA @ManLikeIcey
Source: Twitter

A netizen identified simply as OTUNBA @ManLikeIcey on his X page (formerly known as Twitter), on Thursday, September 14, called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to order the arrest of SamLarry and Naira Marley.

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According to Otunba, these guys did not only bully and maltreated Mohbad, on a daily basis, they made life unbearable for not only the late singer but also anyone he associates with because he departed from his record label 'Marlian Records'.

He thereby urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to call on the Nigerian Police Force to invite the duo for questioning.

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Otunba tweeted:

"Dear Governor @jidesanwoolu, I implore you to call on the Lagos State Police Force to invite SamLarry and Naira Marley for questioning.
"There’s an evidence of Sam going to meet him during a video shoot with boys and harmful materials.
"Before he died he also told us how his ex label boss Naira Marley tormented his life too."

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The Police Command in Lagos state has vowed to ensure Mohbad, the late singer, gets justice.

Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, died on Tuesday, September 12.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, addressed the concerns surrounding the musician's death in a recent interview.

Lawyer asks police to arrest Mohbad's attackers

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Bolanle Cole, a lawyer, asked the police to arrest some men who allegedly harassed the late singer on music set.

The lawyer also said the suspects should be charged to court.

Mohbad: Rinsola Abiola speaks

Legit.ng also reported the reaction of Rinsola Abiola, one of the daughters of late Moshood Abiola, to Mohbad's death.

Rinsola said for families that have their eyes primarily on a man’s wealth, “once he dies, it's payback time".

She also lamented that most family members do not actually care about the children the deceased spouse leaves behind.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.

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