Police Declare "Primeboy" Wanted over Mohbad's Death, Share His Photo, Other Details

Police Declare "Primeboy" Wanted over Mohbad's Death, Share His Photo, Other Details

  • Mr Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy, an associate and friend of deceased Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been declared wanted by the police
  • This was confirmed in a statement released by the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, October 4
  • Residents of Lagos have been urged to help with any information that will lead to the arrest of Primeboy

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Ikeja, Lagos - The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, October 4, declared Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy, wanted concerning the demise of Nigerian rapper Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

This development was confirmed in a statement signed by the command spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin.

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Residents of Lagos have been urged to provide police with helpful tips to arrest the suspect. Photo Credit: Mohbad/Benjamin Hundeyin
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The statement reads partly:

"Following his failure to honour police invitation successfully sent to him since the commencement of investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command hereby declares wanted Owodunni Ibrahim aka Primeboy.

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"Ibrahim is approximately 1.64-m tall, male, dark-complexioned with tribal marks and Yoruba by tribe. His last known address is 3rd Power, Oke Eletu, Ikorodu."

Police appeal to Lagosians to help arrest Primeboy

Residents of Lagos State have been urged to contact the police if they have any helpful tips that can lead to the arrest of PrimeBoy to aid the investigation of Mohbad's tragic demise.

He said:

"If seen, contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, hereby offers a handsome reward of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only) to anyone with useful information leading to his arrest."

Mohbad tragically passed away on Tuesday, September 12, at age 27.

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However, the cause of his death remains unsolved as police intensify investigations to arrest the culprits.

Mohbad: Video of Naira Marley being picked up at Lagos Airport sparks curiosity: “Why him hide face”

Meanwhile, Nigerian music executive Naira Marley was seen when he entered the country for the ongoing investigations around Mohbad’s death.

The Soapy hitmaker was escorted by a group of hefty men many perceived to either be the Department of State Services (DSS) or Nigerian police.

Naira tried everything humanly possible to conceal his identity, but the people within the airport premises quickly spotted him.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.