The Lagos State Police Command is intensifying its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, by delving deeper into the involvement of Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry.
Sam Larry was taken into police custody on Thursday night after he voluntarily responded to a police invitation. Subsequently, he has been subjected to extensive questioning by police investigators regarding his interactions and disputes with the deceased musician.
Our correspondent has learned that Sam Larry, who is currently detained at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, has not yet engaged the services of a lawyer as of Saturday. It is anticipated that he will remain in police custody until at least Monday, pending further developments in the ongoing investigation.
According to an anonymous security source, Sam Larry was apprehended by law enforcement officers at Murtala Muhammed Airport on Thursday night shortly after he arrived from Kenya.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s tragic death and determine any potential links or involvement of individuals, including Sam Larry, in the events leading up to the incident.
“Sam Larry was arrested by policemen at the Murtala Muhammed airport last night (Thursday) after he arrived from Kenya, and he was immediately driven to the Lagos Command Headquarters in Ikeja for questioning,” the source noted.
Speaking with our correspondent in an exclusive interview, Friday night, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin revealed that the outcome of the police investigation would determine the decision to be taken on Sam Larry.
The police spokesman further noted that he could not reveal details of the controversial socialite’s statement to the police, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa will address the press about the development soon.
Hundeyin revealed, “Sam Larry is still with us. But I’m not talking about our plans yet because he’s still under investigation, hence the outcome of our investigation will determine the lifeline of our next move.
“I’m not disclosing the content of his statement yet; the Commissioner of Police will address the press over the development soon, and when the CP addresses the press, I’d be able to talk about our investigation so far.”
Earlier Thursday night, SP Hundeyin had revealed that Sam Larry was held in police custody, and was assisting with an ongoing investigation.
The police had earlier invited Sam Larry and singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley for questioning over Mohbad’s demise.
The police, last week, also confirmed that pathologists have concluded the autopsy conducted on Mohbad, while the police await the result.
“Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results”, Hundeyin confirmed.
This development followed the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
The police had also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer before his demise on Tuesday, September 12.
