Mohbad: IGP approves family’s petition for fresh probe - Punch Newspapers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a petition by the family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, seeking a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The family disclosed this through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in a statement dated September 29, 2026, clarifying that the police re-investigation was ongoing despite the recent dismissal of a suit by the Federal High Court, Abuja. Ogungbe, in the statement obtained by PUNCH Metro, said the Aloba family submitted the petition to the IGP on April 14, 2026, and that it was received at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on May 7. According to the statement, the petition raised concerns about inconsistencies in the previous investigative process and called for a comprehensive forensic reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. The lawyers said the petition was subsequently approved by the IGP and forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command for immediate action.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The family was later informed that the petition had been assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau for further investigation, according to the statement. “The family’s representative has since been invited and has engaged with the new team of investigators assigned to the matter. “The family has continued to follow up with the investigators and remained engaged with the new investigative process,” the lawyer disclosed. Hit-and-run driver kills Lagos policewoman during Tinubu’s return 2027: Police vow security for voters, urge responsible reporting 2027: Police pledge to protect lives, ensure secure environment for voters The clarification followed the dismissal, on September 25, 2026, of Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026 by the Federal High Court, Abuja. Ogungbe stressed that the suit was separate from the family’s petition to the police and was neither instituted by the Aloba family nor with its authority or consent. “The Aloba Family therefore does not wish the public to conflate the dismissal of that suit with the separate investigative process already commenced pursuant to the Family’s petition to the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement noted. The family maintained that the court’s dismissal of the suit did not terminate the police investigation initiated through its petition. It said it would continue to cooperate with the investigators by providing relevant information, documents, witnesses and other materials that could assist the probe. The family also urged the police to conduct the investigation with diligence, independence and professionalism while examining all relevant persons and circumstances. The lawyers said the family was not seeking to prejudge the outcome of the investigation or engage in “trial by media,” but wanted a credible, comprehensive and transparent process capable of establishing the facts surrounding Mohbad’s death. “The re-investigation is ongoing. The Aloba Family remains fully engaged. The pursuit of justice for Mohbad continues,” the statement concluded. Dayo Oyewo Dayo is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over nine years of experience covering politics, entertainment, crime, and environmental conservation. His reporting blends advocacy and accountability journalism, focusing on stories that inspire awareness and social change. Dayo’s work reflects practical newsroom experience and a strong commitment to public-interest reporting.

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