The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The development was disclosed by the Aloba family through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in a statement dated September 29, 2026.
According to the lawyer, the 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 raised concerns about aspects of the earlier investigation and called for a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
Following the petition, the IGP approved the request and directed that the matter be forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation.
The case has subsequently been assigned to officers of the Special Enquiry Bureau (SEB), who are expected to undertake further investigative activities.
The family’s legal representative has already been invited and has engaged with the new team of investigators handling the matter, while the family continues to provide information and other materials that may assist the investigation.
The latest development comes days after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a separate suit filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, which sought an order compelling the police to reopen investigations into Mohbad’s death.
However, the Aloba family has clarified that the court case was separate from the petition it submitted directly to the IGP and that the dismissal of the suit did not terminate the police reinvestigation already initiated through the family’s petition.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.
His death generated widespread public concern and prompted investigations into the circumstances surrounding his final days.
His remains were later exhumed for an autopsy.
The Aloba family has maintained its demand for answers regarding the circumstances of the singer’s death and says it will continue to cooperate with investigators by providing relevant documents, information, witnesses and other materials.
The family has also urged that the fresh investigation be conducted independently, professionally and comprehensively, while avoiding media trial or prejudging the outcome.
The renewed police investigation is expected to examine relevant circumstances and persons connected to the case, with any determination of criminal responsibility ultimately subject to due process and the law.
The family said it remains committed to pursuing answers through lawful means and will continue to engage with the investigating authorities as the process progresses.
