The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 29, 2026, to deliver its ruling regarding a lawsuit that aims to force the Inspector-General of Police to restart the investigation into the passing of Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho set this date following arguments presented on Thursday by the Break the Silence Foundation, the non-governmental group that initiated the legal action.
The lawsuit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026, names the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police as the primary respondents. Notably, none of these representatives appeared in court during the hearing. The lawyer for the foundation, Chief Tunde Falola, formally urged the court to approve the requested orders.
During the session, the court denied an attempt by Samson Obaboye to become a co-litigant in the case. Justice Omotosho ruled that Obaboye failed to demonstrate a valid legal interest in the matter. Following the hearing, Falola explained that the foundation seeks a new inquiry because they believe the initial police work failed to examine several essential leads, particularly regarding individuals who were last seen with the singer before he died.
Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, an event that triggered national outcry. While his body was exhumed shortly after for an autopsy, the case remains contentious nearly three years later, leaving his final burial pending. His father, Joseph Aloba, continues to push for full transparency regarding the circumstances of his son’s death.
