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Some fans in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday night, held a candlelight procession for late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad.

The procession was held at Peckham Square, in Peckham, South London where Mohbad’s erstwhile record label boss, Naira Marley was brought up.

The fans were seen singing the late rapper’s songs in a video trending on the internet.

Politics Nigeria recalls that Mohbad died in a controversial manner on September 12, 2023.

His death gained international attention after fans have taken to social media demanding a thorough investigation of his sudden demise.

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has disclosed that the nurse who treated late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad before his passing has been arrested.

She revealed this in a video message shared via her Instagram page on Wednesday night while briefing fans about her visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the progress on the police investigation of Mohbad’s death.

She said other arrests have also been made by the police.

Ojo said, “The police have made some arrests [in connection with Mohbad’s death]. The nurse has been arrested. That I know. That’s the only information I can give you right now.

“They have arrested some people. They are asking some people to turn themselves in.”

Leading reporters recalls that Mohbad died in a controversial manner on September 12, 2023.

His father, James Aloba had said in an interview that he suspects the auxiliary nurse who injected Mohbad before he died, stressing that the injection might have complicated his son’s health.

Justice for late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Alabama aka MohBad protest on Tuesday hit major roads in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital.

In a video seen by the Nation, the protesters in their hundreds took to the streets wearing black shirts in honour of the late singer as they chanted Justice for Mohbad.

Some bore placards with inscriptions such as “Justice for Mohbad”.

The presence of security operatives was also observed as the youths marched.

The protest caused heavy traffic across major routes in the town.

Police have said the body of fast-rising artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, well known as Mohbad, may be exhumed for autopsy if the need arises.

Series of allegations have trailed the death of the 27-year-old musician who was said to have been subjected to frustration after he severed relationship with his former record label.

Mohbad died on Tuesday after reportedly receiving injections for an ear infection and was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos on Wednesday.

On Thursday, a petition he wrote on June 25, 2023 to the police, alleging threat to his life by one Samlarry and others, went viral.

Reacting to the controversies, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, said the corpse would be exhumed to aid investigation if need be.

In an interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, Hundeyin said the command would leave no stone unturned in the course of investigating Mohbad’s death.

“The Force PRO issued a statement this evening saying that investigation would commence. And that is what we are going to do. If need be, the body would be exhumed. It’s not too late. The body can be exhumed. An autopsy can be performed. And the [Force PRO’s] statement also states that people should bring whatever information they have to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

“That is because we don’t want to do hierarchy anymore. Take it to Force headquarters, bring it to Lagos State command, it doesn’t matter. We are going to harmonise it within ourselves and ensure that justice is done,” Hundeyin said.

Joseph Aloba, the father of Mohbad, has broken the silence on the death of his 27-year-old son.

Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, passed away on Tuesday.

Although the cause of the singer’s death is yet to be known, a report had claimed he died of ear infection — sparking controversy on social media.

In a recent interview, Aloba said his son had wounds and that an auxiliary nurse was invited to give him an injection.

Mohbad’s dad also insinuated that the injection might have led to serious complications.

Although he did not share details on the nature of Mohbad’s wounds, Aloba said it “was a very bad idea” to have invited an auxiliary nurse — implying he should have been taken to the hospital.

He also revealed a worrisome dream he had barely 48 hours before his son’s death.

“I dreamt concerning him two days before the incident. In that dream, I saw someone that is holding a gun to shoot. In that dream, I was even thinking I escaped the bullet but not knowing something like this would happen to me. I did not suspect anybody at all,” he said.

“According to what I heard from people, I do not believe in that. The only thing I can think of is maybe this auxiliary nurse that used to treat people which is a very bad idea. I do not know the kind of level the woman is.

“They said they called her to give him an injection and that is a very bad idea and that injection can result in any length. He had wounds but I do not really know the kind of wounds he had.”

The ex-Marlian label signee was laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Wednesday.

Nigerians have raised allegations against certain members of the late singer Mohbad’s family, suggesting that they are conspiring to claim his properties from his grieving 24-year-old widow.

Leading reporters recalls that Mohbad died on Tuesday, September 12, under circumstances that have led to conflicting reports about the cause of his death.

According to some accounts, he had sought medical treatment for an ear infection but, following an injection, he lost consciousness and did not wake up again.

Another report claims that during a recent performance at a concert in Ikorodu, he was allegedly struck with a fetish object, commonly referred to as “juju.”

Despite the controversy surrounding his death, Mohbad was buried in accordance with Islamic rites on September 13, less than 24 hours after his demise.

Videos of the burial procession have circulated on social media, with some people expressing disbelief after seeing where the famous singer would be buried beside a cassava farm.

In one of the videos recorded at his gravesite in Ikorodu, some family members could be heard warning Mohbad’s wife not to approach his burial site else they would take control of his property.

Social media users expressed outrage at the men for allegedly planning to seize Mohbad’s assets from his wife and their son.

In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and generosity, renowned Nigerian music sensation Davido has stepped forward to support the grieving family of the late singer Mohbad.

The 27-year-old artist, whose passing on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the music industry, received a helping hand from the superstar in his final journey.

Davido, known for his philanthropic endeavours, orchestrated a significant contribution to aid Mohbad’s bereaved family during their time of need by sending N2 million to the father through someone according to the details from Mohbad’s father.

The Grammy-winning artist took it upon himself to ensure that the family received much-needed financial support, especially given the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of the rising star.