Protest erupts in Ogun over singer Mohbad’s death

<p>Hundreds of youths took to the streets of Abeokuta on Tuesday in a peaceful protest to demand justice over the mysterious death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.</p>, <p>Mohbad, a signee of Marlian Records Company, died on Sept. 12 in Lagos at the age of 27 years.</p>, <p>Clad in black tee-shirts, the youths began the rally at the Panseke area of the Ogun capital city hoisting placards with inscriptions such as: “Justice for Mohbad’’, “Government must arrest `Naira Marley‘’ and `Sam Larry’’ among others.</p>, <p>The cause of Mohbad’s death has been a subject of controversy since the tragic incident.</p>, <p>Some of the protesters told newsmen that police must investigate the cause of the singer’s death and bring the culprits to book.</p>, <p>One of the protesters, Ayo Michael said: “we are in pain!! Mohbad must not die in vain. We want the government to arrest anyone culpable.’’</p>, <p>Another mourner, a visibly angry Mustura Abiola, said: “that boy had a promising future, but his life was cut short.’’</p>, <p>A colleague of the deceased singer, Boye Best, urged the government to be thorough and transparent in the investigation and ensure that justice is served.</p>, <p>Police in Lagos State already set up a 13-man special investigation team to probe the death of Mohbad. (NAN)</p>