BREAKING: Mohbad's Friend, Primeboy Submits Self to Police After Being Declared Wanted

BREAKING: Mohbad's Friend, Primeboy Submits Self to Police After Being Declared Wanted

  • The Lagos state police command has confirmed that Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy has turned himself in
  • It would be recalled that Primeboy was recently declared wanted by the police following the controversy surrounding the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad
  • In a social media post on Thursday, October 5, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Primeboy is now in police custody

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Ikeja, Lagos state - Following his being declared wanted, Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has turned himself in, the Lagos police have said.

According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the image maker of the Lagos police, in a statement on Thursday, October 5, Primeboy was immediately taken into custody for interrogation and other necessary actions. The embattled artiste is widely reported to be Mohbad's childhood friend.

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Primeboy is in custody over Mohbad's controversial demise. Photo credits: @Kemiolunloyo, @iammohbad
Source: Twitter

Police making arrests over Mohbad's death

The Lagos state police command assured family, friends, and fans of Ilerioluwa Aloba Promise, popularly known as Mohbad, and the general public that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring a diligent investigation.

Hundeyin's statement partly reads:

"The Command equally assures that all persons found culpable in the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad will definitely be brought to justice."

Legit.ng also sighted a clip from Television Continental (TVC) showing Primeboy's arrival at the Lagos police headquarters.

There were unconfirmed reports that Primeboy hit the deceased with a fetish object during a face-off between the duo. Subsequently, security operatives declared him wanted and placed a N1 million bounty on him.

Things to know about “Primeboy”

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the recent investigations into the sudden death of Mohbad took a new twist.

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A public announcement made by the police declaring Primeboy wanted left many stunned.

Legit.ng, in this post, has highlighted seven major things people might need to know about Primeboy and why he has been declared wanted.

Reps make one strong vow on Mohbad’s case

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the house of representatives on Wednesday, October 4, assured the family of the late Mohbad of its commitment to secure proper compensation and royalties from his musical works.

Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Olumide Osoba, made the vow during an interactive session on the rights and royalties related to Mohbad’s music.

Source: Legit.ng

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