Mohbad Death: Abuja Court to Deliver Verdict Sept. 29 on Request for Fresh Police Investigation

The Federal High Court in Abuja will on September 29 deliver judgment in a suit seeking an order compelling the police to reopen investigations into the death of late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after hearing submissions from Chief Tunde Falola, counsel to the applicant, on Thursday.

The case, filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026, names the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, as respondents.

At the hearing, none of the respondents appeared or were represented in court.

Falola adopted all processes filed on behalf of the foundation and urged the court to grant the reliefs sought.

The court also ruled on an application filed by Mr. Samson Obaboye, who sought to be joined in the suit. Obaboye argued that he supported efforts to achieve truth, transparency, accountability and justice over the circumstances of Mohbad’s death and wanted to place relevant facts before the court.

Justice Omotosho, however, dismissed the request, holding that the applicant had not shown sufficient legal interest in the matter.

The NGO had earlier secured leave from the court to commence the action through an ex-parte application seeking judicial review and an order of mandamus directing the police to carry out a fresh investigation into the singer’s death.

Addressing journalists after the proceedings, Falola said the foundation was dissatisfied with the outcome of the earlier police investigation, arguing that key areas and possible leads were not adequately explored.

He noted that the organisation was particularly interested in individuals said to have been among the last people seen with the deceased, insisting that their involvement deserved closer examination.

“The circumstances surrounding his death remain mysterious and deserve public attention.

“As a human rights organisation seeking justice, we believe the police should reopen the investigation,” Falola stated.

He explained that the suit was specifically designed to compel law enforcement authorities to revisit the investigation into Mohbad’s death.

Falola further argued that the failed joinder application lacked proof of any direct interest in the proceedings.

Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, in Lagos State.

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