Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Alagbon, Lagos State, have interrogated Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa, also known as Mohbad.
This follows a petition by Oba Saheed Elegushi, alleging cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and criminal defamation.
According to Aloba’s legal team, led by Monisola Odumosu, the allegations stem from statements made by Aloba during a recent interview. In the interview, Aloba allegedly claimed that his son was bullied and killed on the orders of Oba Elegushi, with one Sam Larry purportedly carrying out the act.
The statement from Odumosu reads: “During the interview Mr. Aloba granted the London-based blogger, it was alleged that he said, ‘… his son was bullied and killed on the instruction of Oba Elegushi and that it was one Sam Larry that was sent to do the job…'”
Odumosu clarified that Oba Elegushi only sought a retraction of these statements: “In fairness to Oba Elegushi, he only demanded the retraction of the defaming statements made by Mr. Aloba on social media.”
Odumosu further emphasized that Aloba was not detained: “Mr. Aloba was never arrested or detained. He was granted bail without stress. It is important to note that Mr. Aloba is still grieving the death of his son. He just lost a single star in the family firmament.”
“Any grieving parent may on the spur of the moment make statements that may tend to be unreasonable. We only need to understand the geographical circumstances giving rise to his utterances,” Odumosu added.
The controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death on September 12, 2023, has led to various claims and allegations of bullying and foul play by those close to him.
