Protest: Youths ground Abeokuta, demand justice for Mohbad

Abeokuta witness the presence if thousands of youth, yesterday, in a peaceful protest in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, to demand justice over the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

This came as Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, directed the state Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the music star.

Similarly, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State urged the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the mysteries surrounding the death of Mohbad.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State government promised to assist the family and Mohbad’s child financially.

Recall that Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records, owned by Azeez Faashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, died last week Tuesday at the age of 27, but the cause of his death has been a subject of controversy since the tragic incident.

Also, concerned residents, particularly youths urged the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the bereaved family and the deceased.