JUST IN: IGP Issues Direct, Urgent Order To Lagos Police Commissioner Over Mohbad’s Death

A meeting was held at the Police Airwing in Lagos following the tragic death of the renowned artist Mohbad.

VerseNews reports that the meeting involved the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Commissioner of Police (CP) for Lagos, with the primary agenda being to investigate the circumstances surrounding the artist’s untimely demise.

According to Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP directed the CP Lagos to deploy all available resources for a thorough investigation, with the objective of uncovering the causes of Mohbad’s death, examining any potential foul play, and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.

The IGP pledged full support and assistance to the CP Lagos in this matter.

See full statement below:

MOHBAD’S DEATH: IGP DIRECTS LAGOS CP TO INVESTIGATE, ASSURES JUSTICE

“The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a direct and urgent directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.

This directive was conveyed during a brief but crucial discussion at the Police Airwing Hangar, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday 16th September, 2023. He tasked the CP to quickly and effectively unravel the truth behind the tragedy as there have been understandable concerns and speculations surrounding the circumstances of his untimely demise.

The Nigeria Police Force hereby earnestly urges any family members or close associates possessing valuable information pertaining to this case to come forward and cooperate with the Lagos State Police Command to ensure that justice is served and the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s demise are thoroughly examined.”

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.

16th September, 2023