Court Approves Fresh Push To Reinvestigate Mohbad’s Death

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the green light to a legal move seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.

The approval was granted on Wednesday by Justice James Omotosho following an ex-parte application filed by Chief Tunde Falola on behalf of the Registered Trustees of the Break the Silence Foundation.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026, names the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police as respondents. The organisation is requesting a court order directing the police to carry out a fresh and more detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death in September 2023.

In his ruling, Justice Omotosho granted permission for the case to proceed and outlined specific actions expected from the police if the order is eventually enforced. He directed that all individuals who were last seen with the late singer should be invited for questioning.

These include his wife, Omowumi Cynthia Aloba, close associates, and his father, Joseph Aloba, based in Ikorodu, Lagos. The judge also stated that law enforcement authorities would be empowered to take further action where necessary.

According to the court, the police would have the authority to arrest and prosecute any individual found to be directly or indirectly linked to the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, provided there is sufficient evidence.

The court also approved substituted service of court documents on the Lagos State Commissioner of Police through the Inspector-General’s Legal Department at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The matter has been adjourned until May 4 for further hearing.

Court filings submitted by Bright Bassey, a litigation secretary at Tunde Falola & Co, revealed that the NGO believes the initial police investigation into the case was not thorough.

The affidavit stated that the foundation’s chairman, Lukmon Fabiyi, had a personal relationship with the late singer and is committed to ensuring justice is served. It also noted that the singer’s death triggered widespread reactions, including protests within Nigeria and abroad.

Although authorities previously arrested a nurse connected to medical treatment administered before the singer’s death, the organisation argued that other individuals within his close circle were not adequately investigated.

The group further disclosed that it had earlier written to the Presidency, which reportedly led to a directive for the case to be transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja for further review.

However, despite multiple follow-up communications urging a more comprehensive probe, the NGO claimed that no significant reinvestigation was carried out. This, it said, prompted the current legal action.

The foundation maintained that its move is driven by public interest and a desire to ensure accountability, transparency, and justice in a case that continues to draw national attention.

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