Court Fixes September 29 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Fresh Probe into Mohbad's Death

Court Fixes September 29 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Fresh Probe into Mohbad's Death

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, to deliver judgment in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The decision marks another significant development in a case that has continued to draw national attention nearly three years after the singer's death.

The suit was filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that argues the previous police investigation did not sufficiently address several questions surrounding Mohbad's death. According to the foundation, a fresh investigation is necessary to ensure transparency and restore public confidence in the search for justice.

During the court proceedings, counsel to the foundation urged the court to grant an order directing the Inspector-General of Police and other respondents to conduct a new investigation. The respondents, which include the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, were not represented when the matter was heard.

The court also dismissed an application by an individual who sought to be joined in the case, ruling that he had not demonstrated sufficient legal interest to warrant his inclusion in the proceedings. With all arguments concluded, Justice James Omotosho reserved judgment until September 29.

Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and his death triggered widespread public concern, with many Nigerians calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing. Although his body was exhumed for an autopsy, the case remains unresolved, and his final burial has yet to take place.

The September judgment is expected to determine whether law enforcement authorities will be required to reopen the investigation, a decision that could shape the next phase of one of Nigeria's most closely followed entertainment cases.