Police Announce Arrest of Sam Larry Over Mohbad's Death, Give Other Details

Police Announce Arrest of Sam Larry Over Mohbad's Death, Give Other Details

  • The police have announced the arrest of Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, in connection with the death of Mohbad
  • According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the Lagos State police command, the music promoter will assist with information concerning the late singer's death
  • Sam Larry and his ally, Naira Marley, have denied having hands in Mohbad's death, but many called for their arrest over past face-off with the singer

Ikeja, Lagos - The Police have arrested Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, over the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad.

According to a tweet by the Nigerian Police Force on Thursday, September 28, the music promoter has been arrested and is currently helping with information connecting with the late singer's death.

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Police arrest Sam Larry over Mohbad death Photo Credit: Sam Larry
Source: Twitter

Mohbad: How police arrested Sam Larry revealed

It was learnt that Sam Larry was arrested on his arrival to Nigeria from Kenya at about 10 pm on Thursday and was moved to the force headquarters in Lagos.

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He arrived at the force headquarters at about 10:30 pm, where he was questioned by the commissioner of Police and later handed over to the DC Panti area.

Sam Larry is expected to provide more information to the police on their investigation of Mohbad's death.

Mohbad: Why people are calling for Naira Marley, Sam Larry's arrest

The music promoter, an ally of Naira Marley, has been trending since Mohbad died.

Calls for the duo' arrest have intensified in recent times.

Although they both denied allegations that they were responsible for the singer's death, several Nigerians have asked police to investigate them due to their past clash with the singer.

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Mohbad left Marlian Records, owned by Naira Marley, on a controversial note in 2022.

On Thursday, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, announced that the music promoter is in the command's custody.

See the tweet here:

"Mohbad died of loneliness": Prophet Elijah claims in fresh revelation

In an earlier report by Legit.ng, Prophet David Elijah of the Glorious Mount of Possibility Church claimed the singer died of loneliness contrary to many views.

He said when the late Mohbad was crying for help, people around him did not render him help to rescue his life.

Source: Legit.ng

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng