The family of the late Afropop star Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has expressed disappointment and concern over how the Lagos State Police are handling the investigation into his death.
In a letter signed by Taiwo Odumosu on behalf of the Aloba family, they criticized the police for their approach, stating, “The manner in which the case has been managed raises serious questions about the officers’ professionalism, diligence, and integrity.”
The family demanded that the current team of investigators be disbanded and replaced with a more skilled team from police headquarters. “We request that the current team handling the investigation in Lagos be overhauled due to their unprofessional and shoddy handling of the case,” the letter stated.
They also accused the police of mishandling the crime scene, failing to properly respond to their reports, ignoring crucial evidence and testimonies, and lacking a thorough forensic examination. “The police’s apparent avoidance of investigating this critical area is concerning and suggests a serious oversight in their investigative procedure,” they added.
The Aloba family also expressed fears of a possible cover-up and a lack of transparency in the investigation. “It is imperative to question who the officers might be protecting, on whose instruction, and why such a high-profile case is being handled with such apparent disregard for standard investigative procedures,” the letter stated.
The family concluded with a vow to seek justice for Mohbad, saying, “While we rely on the almighty God and your good selves to get to the root of this case, one thing is certain: If it takes ten years, the killers of our son will be brought to justice, and history will not be kind to every single soul that covers up the iniquity and inhumanity of man to such a promising youngster.”
