Mohbad: Foundation Vows Legal Action, Rejects Federal High Court Judgment

The Break The Silence Foundation has faulted the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Abuja, over its suit seeking renewed investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.

The foundation said it would explore further legal options in pursuit of justice for the deceased musician.

Its Convener and President, Yomi Fabiyi, disclosed this in a statement reacting to the court’s decision in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/636/2026, filed against the Inspector-General of Police and others.

The organisation recalled that Justice James Omotosho had, in April 2025, granted it leave to proceed with the case and serve the originating summons on the defendants.

It explained that its application was not intended to force the police to prosecute any individual, but to obtain judicial backing for the re-investigation of Mohbad’s death.

Fabiyi said, “We appreciate the audience of the court in attending to our matter as we seek breakthrough for the deceased singer, Late Ilerioluwa Promise Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a. Mohbad justice.

“As a human rights organisation committed to the cause, we reject the ruling/judgment in its entirety.”

The foundation insisted that its locus was not in dispute, stressing that the central issue was the alleged delay in the re-investigation of the singer’s death.

“We did not ask his Lordship to prosecute. The suit simply asks that the court adds her authority to the re-investigation into Mohbad’s matter ongoing but stalling,” it said.

It also maintained that further investigation into an alleged murder could still be conducted because such offences have no statutory limitation.

“Murder and other criminal matters have no statute of limitations. Until Mohbad gets justice, it is still open to re-investigation under the law,” the foundation said.

The group claimed that fresh leads presented before the court warranted an order of mandamus. It also alleged that the police failed to submit a 2025 re-investigation report by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja.

According to the foundation, the re-investigation was initiated following a directive from the Presidency in May 2025, while the FCID allegedly completed its report in June of the same year.

It claimed that eight people were implicated in the alleged murder and that suspected offences also included theft, criminal conspiracy and concealment of evidence.

The foundation said three of the eight suspects, including Omowunmi Cynthia Adebanjo, whom it identified as Mohbad’s fiancée, were arrested in October and November 2025 following the issuance of warrants. It said they were subsequently granted bail.

The organisation said alleged delays and inconsistencies in the investigation were among the reasons it sought a court order compelling the police to arrest the remaining five suspects and prosecute them.

The group said, “We believe justice for Mohbad is crucial and every consideration and good conscience should encourage every means and not suppress it.”

It further stated that the judgment did not, in its assessment, “stop or deny Mohbad’s case of its imminent and deserving justice.”

Fabiyi said the foundation’s Board of Trustees would meet to determine its next steps and consider other legal routes for pursuing the matter.

He added that the organisation remained committed to what it called “authentic justice for Mohbad.”

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