The singer died last week in unclear circumstances with
Nigerians protesting and calling for justice for Mohbad.
While the rapper, known officially as Ilerioluwa Olademeji
Aloba, was buried less than a day after his death, the spokesman of the Lagos
State Police Command Benjamin Hundeyin said Mohbad’s remains have been exhumed.
“Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence,” he tweeted on
Thursday afternoon, days after the police began a probe into the death of the
former Naira Marley signee.
The exhumation – done at the singer’s graveside in the
Gberigbe area of Ikorodu – was carried out in conjunction with some health
officials.
On Monday, police authorities in Lagos inaugurated a 13-man
committee to probe Mohbad’s death with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asking the
Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigation.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun had
ordered the investigation into the rapper’s passage, asking the Lagos State
police authorities to carry out a thorough probe.
Spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Muyiwa Adejobi
quoted the IGP as issuing a “direct and urgent directive to the Lagos State
Commissioner of Police, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive
investigation into the tragic passing” of the singer.
Protesters Demand Justice
Following questions about Mohbad’s death, several Nigerians
demanded justice, calling on the authorities to conduct a thorough probe into
the matter. Hundreds are also protesting to draw attention to the conditions
surrounding his demise.
In several cities, fans carried placards with different
inscriptions to press home their demands. Candlelight processions are also
expected to take place across the country.
Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence. #JusticeForMohad #Justice4Mohbad
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) September 21, 2023
On Thursday, Senator Elisha Abbo visited Mohbad’s family
alongside Nollywood stars Iyabo Oyo and Tonto Dikeh. During the visit to the
singer’s family home in the Lekki area of Lagos State, the lawmaker assured
them of justice.
He is also promising to lead the campaign for the setup of a
Creative Economy Commission. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Entertainment Economy said the move will address conflicts within the creative
industry including disputes related to record labels and artists’ contracts.
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