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Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, fervent fans in Lagos, Osun, and Delta states have taken to the streets to demand justice.

On Tuesday, a multitude of protesters gathered in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Akure, the capital of Ondo State, to advocate for justice in the case of the late singer. Mohbad, a 27-year-old Afrobeat artist, passed away under circumstances many deem mysterious, prompting the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to order a comprehensive investigation by the Lagos State Police Command.

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Protesters in various parts of Lagos State, dressed in black attire and carrying placards with demands for justice, marched from the Alagbado area along AIT Road to the Command area and then to Ile-Iwe in Meiran. These demonstrations were held under tight security, with several police patrol vans filled with armed officers accompanying the protesters.

In Warri, Delta State, similar protests were organized.

Osun youths, dressed in black attire, gathered in Osogbo, the state’s capital, and marched through major roads, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those suspected to be involved in Mohbad’s death. The protesters lit candles at Freedom Park, sang Mohbad’s songs, and expressed their displeasure with the Malian record label’s owners through placards with inscriptions like “Justice for Mohbad” and “Israel is not a bad boy.”

One of the organizers, Fisayo Aderemi, urged the police investigation team to extend its focus to the medical treatment Mohbad received at the hospital before his demise.

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo visited the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, and raised concerns about the involvement of Malian record label boss, Naira Marley, and his associate, Sam Larry, in the case. She emphasized the existence of video evidence supporting their alleged involvement and questioned why Sam Larry had not been summoned for questioning by the Lagos Police Command.

Furthermore, the law firm of Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has requested a coroner’s inquest into Mohbad’s death, describing it as tragic and mysterious. The firm called upon the Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos State to conduct an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, as permitted by the Lagos State Coroner’s Law.

Amid the controversy, the African Council on Narcotics (ACON) advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to suspend Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known as Naira Marley, as its ambassador pending the conclusion of the investigation into Mohbad’s death. ACON President Rekpene Bassey argued that Naira Marley’s public conduct and character traits did not align with the positive image an ambassador should uphold.

Former presidential candidate Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim called on the police to ensure justice in the case and conduct a thorough investigation to hold any culprits accountable.

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, expressed his condolences and urged the Lagos State Government to pursue justice in Mohbad’s death. He also encouraged peaceful protests and cooperation with the government’s efforts to ensure a fair resolution of the case.