Posted by On Tuesday night, the Lagos State Police Command said that singer Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, had been taken into jail as part of the investigation into the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known by his stage name Mohbad.
According to a statement released by Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, “Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities.”
Naira Marley tweeted late Tuesday night that he had arrived in Lagos to assist with the continuing investigation and that he would be meeting with the police the following day.
In his words:
I’d want to let you know that I’ve recently returned to Lagos, Nigeria to aid in the authorities’ investigation. What I can do to help Imole is crucial.
I intend to meet with the police in the hopes that the truth will be revealed and that justice will be served.
Please refer to the thread below:
I’d like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole. I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.
— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) October 3, 2023
Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…#justice4Mohbad#justiceforMohbad
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) October 3, 2023