Police exhume Mohbad’s body, nurse is detained.

The exhumation of the body of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, on Thursday was verified by the Lagos State Police Command.

The nurse who allegedly gave the deceased musician an injection before his passing on Tuesday, September 12, was also detained by the police, PUNCH Metro has learned.

In an exclusive phone contact with our correspondent on Thursday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the Lagos State Police Command, verified the new developments.

“Mohbad’s corpse has been exhumed today, and an autopsy will begin as soon as possible,” Hundeyin said.

However, responding to a further inquiry by our correspondent concerning arrests made by the police in connection with the late singer’s death, Hundeyin added, “I can’t answer questions on the arrests yet, because I don’t have that update. However, the nurse is in our custody; I can confirm that.”

Idowu Owohynwa, the commissioner of police for Lagos State, had received instructions from the acting inspector general of police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to launch a prompt and thorough inquiry into Mohbad’s untimely death.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s public relations officer, announced the news in a late-Saturday-night official communication.

Adejobi said, “The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode 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, September 16, 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.