Mohbad’s D3ath: IGP Disu Approves Fresh Probe In Major Development

The family of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has secured approval from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, disclosed the development in a statement dated September 29, 2026, stressing that the police investigation remains ongoing despite the recent dismissal of a separate case by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Ogungbe explained that the Aloba family submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police on April 14, 2026, which was received at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on May 7.

The petition reportedly raised concerns over inconsistencies identified in the previous investigation and called for a comprehensive forensic reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.

According to the lawyer, the Inspector-General approved the petition and subsequently forwarded it to the Lagos State Police Command. The matter was assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau for further investigation, while a representative of the Aloba family has already met with members of the newly assigned investigative team.

The development follows the dismissal of Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026 by the Federal High Court on September 25. However, Ogungbe clarified that the case was separate from the family’s petition and was neither instituted by the Aloba family nor authorised by it.

The family therefore maintained that the court’s decision did not bring an end to the police investigation initiated through its petition.

The Aloba family also expressed its readiness to cooperate fully with investigators by providing relevant documents, information, witnesses and other materials that could assist in establishing the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

The family further urged the police to conduct the investigation diligently, independently and professionally, with all relevant individuals and circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death thoroughly examined.