Nigerian musician and record label boss Naira Marley is in police custody weeks after the mysterious death of his former signee Mohbad.
According to Lagos State Police Command PRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the news, the artiste was taken in for interrogation and assisting with the investigation into the death of Mohbad.
“Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…#justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad,” he wrote.
Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, died on September 12 and was buried the following day, a move that sparked criticisms and questions over his death.
Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…#justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) October 3, 2023
Following numerous calls, the police in Nigeria began investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the 27-year-old artist. His body was exhumed and an autopsy was conducted.
The investigative body was given two weeks to conclude. While Nigerians await further action from the police, they use the hashtag #justiceformohbad and take to the streets to protest to drum home the need for justice to be served.
Meanwhile, Marley’s arrest comes after his associate Sam Larry was arrested on Thursday, September 28 amid the ongoing investigations.
Following Mohbad's death, videos proving his harassment and maltreatment in the hands of Sam Larry surfaced on the internet, leading to suggestions of his alleged involvement in his death.
Read more: Sam Larry in police custody over Mohbad’s death probe
One such was a video that showed Larry storming the set of a music video, where Mohbad was filming, with several people holding clubs to disrupt the shooting.
Mohbad before his death had also written a petition to the police seeking protection from the alleged abuse he had been subjected to at the scene of the shoot.
The petition also claimed that a violent altercation occurred, which destroyed equipment worth over N8m at the scene and left the deceased, who narrowly escaped with injuries, assaulted.
Read more: Mohbad was brought in dead — Lagos Hospital reveals
Another video which went viral showed the deceased asking Nigerians to hold his former boss responsible if he ever died.
These revelations and other allegations made Sam Larry and Naira Marley prime suspects in the ongoing investigations as Nigerians continue to demand justice for the late singer.
However, the two have denied having any hand in the death of the singer.
In a press statement, Naira Marley wrote: “Permit me to categorically state that I have no hand in the death of Ilerioluwa, either directly or indirectly. The rumours regarding the label being a drug cartel are untrue.”
“I am not a drug lord, nor do I, Marley, belong to any cult or fraternity. I’m dedicated to proving my innocence, and I’m cooperating with the authorities to clear my name with sufficient evidence.”
Latest Stories
-
Yaw Nsarkoh: Bit by bit we will understand China
4 hours -
Looted and returned: Asante royal artefacts on display for public viewing at Manhyia Museum
4 hours -
Suspected killer in Kasoa land dispute shooting not a National Security operative
4 hours -
Ghana appoint four Para Athletics coaches in Preparation for Paris 2024
4 hours -
Kumasi Cheshire Home decries inadequate equipment; seeks public support
5 hours -
UCL: Niclas Fullkrug hands Dortmund first leg advange over PSG
5 hours -
GPL: Accra Lions beat Hearts of Oak to go third
7 hours -
Seek higher grounds as rains intensify – GMet warns
7 hours -
May Day: Sam Ankrah promises to prioritise welfare and well-being of workers if elected president
7 hours -
Bawumia plans door-to-door campaign for 2024 polls
7 hours -
GAF condemns ‘unprovoked’ fatal shooting of soldier in Kasoa land dispute
8 hours -
OSP’s request for money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah baseless – AG advises EOCO
8 hours -
Obofour Raphael releases ‘Asem Yi Di Ka’ EP
8 hours -
‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’: Popular Kenkey joint and public toilets in Takoradi shut down
9 hours -
GFA boss Kurt Okraku graces Dreams FC’s dinner to celebrate CAF Confederation Cup exploits
9 hours