Police arrest Naira Marley over death of the singer

• Naira Marley has been taken into police custody for questioning regarding the death of his ex-signee, Mohbad.
• Mohbad’s passing on September 12th sparked controversy, with suspicions of Naira Marley and Sam Larry’s involvement.
• Naira Marley had denied any wrongdoing but returned to Nigeria to cooperate with the police.
• The Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Naira Marley’s custody for interrogation and ongoing investigations into the circumstances of Mohbad’s death.

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has been arrested by the police for questioning in relation to the untimely demise of his former Marlian Music signee, Mohbad.

The development comes after weeks of speculation surrounding the cause of Mohbad’s tragic passing on September 12th.

Mohbad’s death had sparked a flurry of controversy, with many Nigerians speculating about the possible involvement of Naira Marley and music executive Sam Larry in the circumstances leading to the young singer’s demise.

Naira Marley, who had been residing abroad, vehemently denied any association with or culpability in Mohbad’s passing.

However, on October 3rd, he made a public announcement that he had returned to Nigeria voluntarily to assist the police in resolving the lingering issues and doubts surrounding Mohbad’s tragic death.

The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that Naira Marley has been taken into custody for questioning and further investigation into his alleged connection to the incident.

The announcement was made by the Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, through his official social media account.

“Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigative activities as part of the ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the passing of Mohbad. #justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad,” SP Benjamin Hundeyin wrote.

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In other news, Controversial event promoter Samson Erinfolami Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, is now in police custody, facing inquiries into the ongoing investigation of Mohbad’s death.

This information was confirmed by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, in a concise statement on his Twitter account late on Thursday, September 28, 2023.