CITIZENS COMPASS —There are indications that Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu popularly known as Sam Larry may spend more days in Police net over his alleged involvement in the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad.
As at weekend, September 30, 2023, Sam Larry was still being interrogated as Police intensify investigation into the cause of the death of the singer.
Recall that Sam Larry was detained by the police on Thursday night after he honoured the police invitation, and has since been detained at Lagos State Police Command Headquarters.
At press time, he was yet to hire the services of a lawyer.
A security source who preferred anonymity also revealed that police officers arrested Sam Larry at the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Thursday night following his arrival from Kenya.
“Sam Larry was arrested by policemen at the Murtala Muhammed airport last night (Thursday) after he arrived from Kenya, and he was immediately driven to the Lagos Command Headquarters in Ikeja for questioning,” the source noted.
Speaking with our correspondent in an exclusive interview, Friday night, the Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the outcome of the police investigation would determine the decision to be taken on Sam Larry.
The police spokesman further noted that he could not reveal details of the controversial socialite’s statement to the police, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa will address the press about the development soon.
Hundeyin revealed, “Sam Larry is still with us. But I’m not talking about our plans yet because he’s still under investigation, hence the outcome of our investigation will determine the lifeline of our next move.
I’m not disclosing the content of his statement yet; the Commissioner of Police will address the press over the development soon, and when the CP addresses the press, I’d be able to talk about our investigation so far.”
Earlier Thursday night, SP Hundeyin had revealed that Sam Larry was held in police custody, and was assisting with an ongoing investigation.
The police had earlier invited Sam Larry and singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley for questioning over Mohbad’s demise.
The police, last week, also confirmed that pathologists have concluded the autopsy conducted on Mohbad, while the police await the result.
“Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results”, Hundeyin confirmed.
This development followed the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
The police had also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer prior to his demise on Tuesday, September 12.
Mohbad’s death had sparked protests among his fans and many Nigerian youths.
He died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 and was buried the following day.
—The PUNCH
