Court to hear suit for new Mohbad death probe on May 28
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for a suit demanding a fresh investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad). The suit was filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, seeking to compel the police to conduct a thorough and impartial reinvestigation. Justice James Omotosho fixed the hearing after confirming all respondents had been served. The case relates to the controversial circumstances of Mohbad’s death and the subsequent public outcry.
What happened
- Justice James Omotosho fixed May 28 for hearing the suit seeking a new probe into Mohbad’s death.
- The suit was filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation against the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
- The applicant wants an order of mandamus for a thorough, diligent, and impartial reinvestigation into the singer’s death in September 2023.
- The court had earlier granted the applicant leave to apply for an order compelling the police to perform their statutory duties under Section 4 of the Police Act 2020.
- Mohbad’s death in September 2023 led to widespread protests and the #Justice4Mohbad campaign, with unresolved questions still surrounding the case.
