The Lagos State Police Command is taking a meticulous approach in the investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, clarifying its stance amid calls for transparency.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, emphasized the commitment to a thorough investigation during an interview on Thursday, citing the absence of the autopsy report as a key factor in the delay.
Addressing the concerns raised by the Take It Back Movement, a civil society organization that urged a swift conclusion to the investigation, Hundeyin explained the procedural necessity of awaiting the autopsy report from the pathologists.
The Head of the Gender Department of the group, Omolola Pedro, stressed the urgency of the matter, expressing fears that the extended delay could expose Mohbad’s family to various forms of attacks.
During a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos, Pedro called on the police to expedite the investigation, make the findings public, and safeguard the rights of the deceased’s wife and child.
The organization voiced apprehensions about potential cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and organized malicious campaigns against Mohbad’s family, drawing parallels with the challenges the singer faced during his lifetime.
In response to the organization’s demands, Hundeyin reiterated the police’s commitment to a thorough and conclusive investigation.
He highlighted the essential role of the pathologists in providing the autopsy report, emphasizing that guesswork was not an option for the police. “Except they want us to do guesswork, we can’t guess; we need to get the report and see the content of the result, and we don’t have it yet,” Hundeyin stated.
Mohbad’s death on September 12 triggered widespread controversies, prompting the police to establish an investigative team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the singer’s demise.
While the autopsy was reportedly concluded in September, the delay in receiving the official report has led to growing concerns and calls for transparency.
Hundeyin, in a tweet back in September, had informed the public that the autopsy was completed, and the police were eagerly awaiting the result.
However, in November, it was disclosed that the autopsy report had not been provided to the Lagos police, contributing to the ongoing delay in concluding the investigation.
As the police await the crucial autopsy report, the demands for transparency persist, underscoring the delicate balance between a thorough investigation and the public’s right to information.
The circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death continue to captivate public attention, prompting a collective call for a timely resolution and closure for the grieving family and concerned citizens alike.
