Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is grieving the loss of singer Mohbad and has requested the Department of State Services (DSS) to participate in the investigation into the singer’s passing.
The prominent Afrobeats artist passed away last week and has already been laid to rest, prompting the police to initiate an inquiry into the matter.
In the days following the singer’s demise, known by his real name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba, numerous Nigerians have advocated for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The most recent call comes from the governor of Lagos State, who expressed that he has invited the secret police to join the investigation.
“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 on his X handle Tuesday.
“However, 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.
“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 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.
However, in order to boost the… pic.twitter.com/fZn8GIDr85
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) September 19, 2023
However, he is urging individuals who possess information that could assist in the investigation to come forward and share it.
“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. The Police and the DSS have promised to brief the public on their efforts periodically,” Governor Sanwo-Olu added.
The governor of Lagos is also urging the friends and fans of the late star to avoid making incendiary remarks as the investigation progresses.
“Staying calm and following the process will be our most solemn tribute to the memory of the departed talent,” he said.
“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.”