In a recent development, the Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, a controversial Lagos socialite. This arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest during a late Thursday night telephone interview. Hundeyin stated that Sam Larry is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.
It is worth noting that Sam Larry and singer Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, were previously invited by the police for questioning in relation to Mohbad’s demise.
Additionally, the police have recently confirmed that the autopsy conducted on Mohbad has been concluded, with results still pending. This follows the exhumation of Mohbad’s body by a joint team comprising the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
Furthermore, the nurse who allegedly administered the fatal injection to the late singer prior to his untimely death on Tuesday, September 12, has also been apprehended by the police.