The death of singer Mohbad, also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba, on September 12, 2023, has taken a new turn with a development in the ongoing investigation.
Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, has filed a petition against Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy. Primeboy, along with Ayobami Fisayo (Spending), had been regularly visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) as part of the investigation into Mohbad’s death.
However, during a scheduled visit on Tuesday, Primeboy was detained while Spending was released. According to Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, Primeboy was questioned regarding defamation of character and other allegations in Wunmi’s petition.
Initially, Primeboy was released, but he was later held again due to the new complaint. There are conflicting reports about Primeboy’s current status, with the police claiming he was released, while Mohbad’s family’s source says he remains detained, with his lawyer seeking bail.
This development occurred after Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, requested to call more witnesses, including Primeboy, Spending, and Boluwatife Adeyemo (Darosha), in January 2024. These individuals were allegedly with Mohbad at the time of his death.
Mohbad’s death at the age of 27 sparked controversy due to the unclear circumstances surrounding it. The ongoing investigation includes the exhumation of his body for an autopsy, which took place in September 2023. However, as of December 2023, the police have not yet received the autopsy report.