LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, in connection with the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.
Sam Larry, who is an associate of the renowned Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has been the subject of significant attention since the news of MohBad’s death emerged.
According to SP Benjamin Hudeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Sam Larry is now in custody and actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
“Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, aka Sam Larry, is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation,” Hundeyin said.
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It was learnt that Sam Larry was arrested on his arrival to Nigeria from Kenya at about 10 p.m. on Thursday and was moved to the force headquarters in Lagos.
Sam Larry’s probe by the police comes less than 24 hours after Naira Marley expressed his willingness to return to Nigeria to assist with the investigation.
In an interview with ex-Presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, Naira Marley said, “If the security agencies can guarantee my safety, I will be in Nigeria for investigations.”
The police, which conducted an autopsy on MohBad last week, have vowed to ensure justice for the deceased.
