The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to join in the ongoing investigations into the death of Nigerian Afrobeats music star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad (Imole).
In a statement shared on his official X (Twitter) handle, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he was aware of the singer’s death and the controversies surrounding it, adding that the Lagos state authorities were working behind the scenes to ensure investigations were carried out thoroughly.
“I would like to assure everyone that I am not oblivious to the sad passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba (Mohbad).
“We have been closely working behind the scenes with relevant authorities, and keenly following the ongoing investigations,” he wrote.
Sanwo-Olu said that in order to strengthen investigations, DSS will be joining the team of investigators to ensure that the truth comes to light soon.
“… in order to boost the investigations, I have invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigation and widen the dragnet with inter-agency collaboration and use of best-in-class technology to unearth the truth,” he wrote.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said he has instructed that whoever is found guilty of having a hand in the death of Mohbad, should be made to face the full wrath of the law.
He called on persons with vital information that could lead to unravelling the truth, to come forward and engage with the investigating team.
He wrote:
“I have instructed that all those who may have played any role whatsoever in any event leading to the death of MohBad be made to face the law after a thorough investigation.
“I hereby plead with all those who may have vital information that may assist the investigation process to avail the investigating team with such. I have also appealed to the investigating team to guarantee the confidentiality and protection of all witnesses who may come forward with vital information or indicative evidence that may assist the process.”
While assuring the public that updates from the investigating team will be shared from time to time, the Governor urged everyone to remain calm and avoid “inflammatory utterances” for the sake of the deceased.
“The Police and the DSS have promised to brief the public on their efforts periodically.
“I also appeal to all friends and fans of the deceased to stay calm and refrain from making inflammatory utterances and reaching prejudicial conclusions on this matter. Staying calm and following the process will be our most solemn tribute to the memory of the departed talent,” he said.
The Governor also extended his condolences to friends, family, colleagues, and fans of the late singer.
“I hereby commiserate with the family, friends, colleagues, and fans all over the world on Imole’s sad demise. I wish everyone love and light, and may his soul rest in peace. Amen.”
On the evening of Tuesday, September 12, 2023, fans of Mohbad Imole were thrown into mourning as news of the singer’s sudden death was confirmed by music executive, OvieO on X. The singer died at the age of 27.
Amid controversies surrounding his demise, Mohbad was buried on Wednesday, September 13, barely 24 hours after his death was confirmed.
