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Mohbad: Auxiliary Nurse Testifies In Court, Narrates How Late Singer Died

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3 months ago

March 15, 2025

The coroner’s inquest into the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, resumed at the Magistrate court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos, with the testimony of the auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe.

Ogedengbe told Magistrate Taofikat Adedayo Shotobi that she had her nursing training at Cornerstone Hospital, Akute, Ogun State between 2014-2017, after which worked with the hospital for a year before relocating from the area.

She said on September 11, 2023, she was contacted by one of her clients, Ayobami Sodiq, also known as “Spending”, to administer a Tetanus injection to
a friend of his, who got injured on his hand. Spending had told her that he suspected that there was a piece of glass embedded in the hand.

Ogedengbe said she was unable to meet up with the appointment due to heavy traffic but on the next day, the 12th of September at about 2.30pm, she went to meet with the patient at Orchid Estate in the Lekki area.

The nurse also testified that she did not know the patient until she got to the house and discovered it was Mohbad’s (Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba’s) house.

According to her, she met Mohbad in a room in the house as well as the other people – the singer’s wife and his friend, Ayobami.

She testified that it was the lower part of Mohbad’s right hand that was swollen and she gave him the tetanus injection on his upper arm, intra-muscular route.

Ogedengbe also said she asked Mohbad if he was an ulcer patient and after he said “yes”, she decided not to give a diclofenac injection, but instead, gave him a paracetamol injection.

“I gave Mohbad 4ml of paracetamol and Iml of water, a total of 5ml which is the normal dosage for adults, and I gave him intravenous (through the vein). I diluted ceftriaxone injection 10ml and gave him slowly,” she said.

“I explained to Mohbad and his wife that the paracetamol and ceftriaxone injections were for pain and to treat a bacterial infection; he was feeling uncomfortable because the arm was swollen.

“While taking the ceftriaxone injection – he had taken up to 2ml – Mohbad said he wanted to vomit. I was surprised at this statement but since that was how he was feeling, I decided to remove the injection and he went to vomit in the toilet and came back to sit on the floor in the room.

“After Mohbad came back from the toilet, where he had gone back to vomit and sat on the floor, I noticed goosebumps all over his body. I was surprised and showed his wife the goosebumps, and she said it was his normal reaction to injections and that if we poured water on him, he would be fine.

“The wife then took him to the bathroom and started pouring water on his head and it was at this point that she notified Ayobami (DJ) that we should locate the nearest pharmacy.

“There was no vehicle on the premises to convey her and Ayobami to the nearest pharmacy, and as a result, we had to run to the nearest pharmacy where I wanted to get hydrocortisone and saline infusion at the pharmacy to treat the allergic reaction of the goosebumps and help Mohbad with dehydration.”

She admitted that when they got to the nearest pharmacy, they couldn’t get a hydrocortisone injection and Normal Saline infusion and this made her and Ayobami run again into the estate to look for another pharmacy since the first one didn’t have the medication she needed.

“When we got to the second pharmacy, we were able to get hydrocortisone injection and Normal Saline infusion and by this time it was about 3 pm. Ayobami (DJ) was receiving calls and I heard when he said Mohbad was convulsing, I told him that he should tell the person he was talking to and that arrangements should be made to take Mohbad to the hospital,” the nurse said.

“That by the time I and Ayobami got back to Mohbad’s house, Mohbad had already been carried outside of his house, as a result, the hydrocortisone injection and Normal Saline infusion could not be administered.

“At this point, I didn’t have access to go back into Mohbads’ house, as everybody in the house was already outside and the plan was to get Mohbad to the hospital as quickly as possible.

“Mohbad did not convulse in my presence, neither was he convulsing when I got back to the house. There was still no vehicle to convey us to the hospital so it was Mohbads’ neighbor that offered to assist us to the hospital.”

Youths gathered in Abeokuta on September 19, 2023, demanding justice for Mohbad who died last Tuesday.

She said on the way to the hospital in the neighbor’s vehicle, she sat with Mohbad’s wife in the front passenger’s seat, while Adura (Mohbad’s brother), Ayobami, and Mohbad were in the back seat.

“There was terrible and heavy traffic on the road that day, and due to this, Mohbad had to be put on a motorbike to get him to the hospital. I had to get down from the neighbour’s vehicle and I started running after the motorbike that Mohbad was on, due to the heavy traffic. It took about 20 minutes to get to the first hospital,” she narrated.

“When we eventually got to the first hospital, the medical personnel on the ground initially didn’t want to attend to him and it almost caused chaos, but they later attempted CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)on him in the hospital. After the CPR, the doctor proclaimed Mohbad brought in dead. I became shocked and confused.

“The doctor on call at the first hospital called me aside and asked me what medications I administered to Mohbad. I explained myself to the doctor, the medication I gave Mohbad, and the dosage that was administered.

“Darosha then met us at the first hospital, while Spending was on his way to the first hospital. When Darosha came and heard that Mohbad was dead, he didn’t believe it and insisted on taking Mohbad to another hospital.

“Mohbad was put into Darosha’s vehicle, there wasn’t enough space for me to follow the vehicle, but I remember that Mohbad’s wife followed Darosha. I and Ayobami joined spending in the Uber he came with, while Ayobami was calling someone in Darosha’s vehicle to know their whereabouts.

“We eventually got to know that Darosha had taken Mohbad to another hospital at Osapa London In Lekki. It took about 20 minutes to get to the second hospital due to the heavy traffic. Ordinarily, it wouldn’t have taken us more than 10 minutes.

“By the time we got to the second hospital, it was almost 6 pm and we met Darosha and some people that followed him. Mohbad was outside
the hospital because the management of the hospital didn’t’ allow Darosha to bring Mohbad into the hospital, although the medical team on the ground checked for a pulse on Mohbad but there was none.

“The doctor on call at the second hospital invited me into the hospital and told me to sit down at the reception. While other people present were outside the hospital, the doctor then asked me what happened, and I explained everything to her the way I explained to the doctor at the first hospital.

“After speaking with the doctor at the second hospital, she requested to speak with two family members. So it was Darosha and Spending that she spoke with.

“We spent about an hour at the second hospital, before I left the second hospital to return to Mohbad’s house. At this time, it was already nighttime and it was around 7 pm. Mohbad’s body was brought back to the house at about 8 pm. There were a lot of people in the house at this time and everybody was outside. Mohbad’s lawyer came to meet us in the house.

“At about 9 pm, I, Ayobami, my cousin (who is a lawyer), and Mohbad’s lawyer all in a quest to get a death certificate for Mohbad, visited the police station at Orchid Lekki and the first hospital Mohbad was carried to.

“On getting to the police station at Orchid Lekki, I explained everything that happened to the police officer who attended to us. After explaining everything that happened to the police officer who attended to us, the police officer asked Mohbads’ lawyer and Ayobami if they wanted to file a complaint against me or if they wanted the matter investigated. They responded that they were not sure yet.

“The police officer then directed us to Ajiwe Police station at Ajah if we needed a police report. I’m sure that Mohbad’s lawyer can give a detailed report on the quest to get the police report and death certificate for Mohbad.”

After her testimony, she was cross-examined by counsel for Mohbad’s family, Wahab Shittu (SAN), counsel to Mohbad’s wife, Kabir Akingbolu, and counsel for the state government.

The case has been adjourned to March 21, 2025, for further hearing.

On February 25, 2025, another Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba area of Lagos, freed Abdulazeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, and music promoter, Samson Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, in relation to Mohbad’s death.

Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, who read and implemented the legal advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) Lagos, said that they have no case to answer.

The court also freed Owodunni Ibrahim known as Primeboy and Mohbad’s former Manager, Opere Babatunde.

The DPP, however, said it shall be prosecuting the auxiliary nurse, Ogedengbe and Ayobami Sadiq for the offence of Reckless and Negligent Acts contrary to Section 251 (e) of the Criminal Law, Ch C.17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

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Gunmen Kill Ex-PDP Chair In Benue

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23 hours ago

June 21, 2025

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Gunmen have killed the former Peoples Democratic Party chairman of Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, Aondoakaa Yaiyol.

Yaiyol before he was killed Friday night was the Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in the local government.

It was gathered that the deceased lost his wife last year in the same circumstance and his house burnt.

The PDP state publicity secretary, Tim Nyior confirmed the assassination of Yaiyol in a telephone call on Saturday.

Nyior said, “It’s true that the man was once PDP chairman in Tarka LGA before his current position as commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in Tarka.

“Unfortunately, his wife was killed just last year,” he said.

Also confirming the incident on Saturday, the Special Adviser to governor Hyacinth Alia on Security and Internal Affairs, Chief Joseph Har described it as an ‘assasination’.

Har said, “It was an assassination of commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services NHFSS, Aondoakaa Yaiyol

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Scandal: Convicted Inmate Caught Processing Passport, Visa In Lagos

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23 hours ago

June 21, 2025

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The Nigerian Correctional Service has started investigation into the circumstances surrounding the movement of a robbery convict, Haruna Ayo, to a passport office in Lagos for processing of travel documents.

According to The PUNCH, the incident happened on Wednesday, May 19, 2025, when warders from the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Apapa, moved the inmate to the Nigeria Immigration Service passport office at FESTAC Town under suspicious circumstances.

According to a credible source, Ayo was convicted for armed robbery and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was later reduced to 21 years on appeal and further reviewed downward after some consideration. He was due for release on October 11, 2025.

It was learnt that the inmate was among five convicts selected to do a menial job at the residence of the officer in charge of the custodial centre on the day of the incident.

During the outing, an orderly, who claimed to be acting on the instruction of another superior officer, told the supervising officer to release Ayo to him.

A source disclosed that the inmate was subsequently transported to the passport office.

“However, while waiting to be attended to, the warder escorting him became impatient and said, ‘I need to take him back to the cell’.

“This raised suspicion among immigration officers, who then detained both the inmate and the warder and alerted their superiors,” the source added.

The PUNCH learnt that the NIS escalated the matter to the Lagos headquarters of the NCS, Alagbon.

Two officers were reportedly suspended over the incident.

The source identified one of the affected officers as one Femi.

“I think the real culprits are not being punished. It’s a system and many people are involved,” the source said.

Another source explained that the convict had been using medical pretences to process the passport and visa.

She said, “What happened was that this particular inmate, a convict, claimed he had a health problem, which necessitated his visit to a hospital in that neighbourhood. However, during the process, he started processing his passport and visa documents by proxy.

“The whole thing started last year and he seemed to be progressing with the passport and visa applications until the correctional service started probing the Bobrisky case (Idris Okuneye). The convict’s case was not known that time. Apparently, he was among those enjoying special treatments in the maximum prison.

“After the suspension of top officers, things changed as new officers took over. Security was tightened and people who enjoyed certain privileges had those things withdrawn.

“This particular convict then started protesting and threatening blackmail. His conduct led to investigations. A search was conducted and it was discovered he had been processing the travel documents. It is suspected that the hospital where he claimed to be receiving treatment was also involved in the compromise. The prison authorities discovered that three medical evaluations had already cleared him that he was medically fit. Whereas he was using that to do all manner of things.”

Another source said the matter was causing a serious storm at the custodial centre.

“The question remains, how will a convict be processing passport and visa? Was he planning to escape? It’s a big mess,” the source said.

This latest revelation adds to the long list of corrupt practices in the country’s correctional service.

In the past, some warders were accused of extorting money from inmates, selling donated items and giving VIP treatments in exchange for bribes.

In 2024, the correctional service was embroiled in a mess after the Baale of Kirikiri, Babalola Shabi, accused prison officials of collecting N35m to give Bobrisky special treatment during his sentence.

A leaked voice note also purported the cross-dresser paid huge sums of money to get special apartment at the prison, which led to the suspension of some senior officers.

Similarly in 2024, officers at the Afikpo Custodial Centre, Ebonyi State, allegedly smuggled an inmate, Ibuchi Eze, out of prison for a private visit to his girlfriend.

The NSC confirmed the latest incident, adding that investigation was ongoing.

The Service National Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, also confirmed the suspension of an officer.

“The staff member suspected to have committed the act has been suspended, and investigation is ongoing. The suspension is necessary to ensure a smooth process,” Umar stated.

“The Comptroller-General does not take issues of indiscipline or sabotage lightly. This administration, under President Bola Tinubu, places high priority on the welfare of correctional officers, and the CG has made it clear that outstanding performance will be rewarded. However, any officer found engaging in illegal activities will be shown the way out; they are not worthy of wearing the uniform,” he added.

Umar noted that further updates would be made public at the conclusion of the investigation.

Experts decry sleaze

Speaking on the matter, legal experts wondered how a serving inmate could reach the passport application stage without detection or red flags.

They also raised concerns on why inmates were still being used for domestic work in private residences of top officials.

Reacting to the incident, a legal practitioner, Tolu Babaleye, described the development as a disgrace to the correctional service system.

“When somebody is in a correctional centre, they are not supposed to go outside the four walls of the facility. The whole idea is for the inmate to reflect, show remorse, and reform. But when that process is undermined and inmates are taken out for pleasure or personal errands, justice is subverted and the essence of the sentence is defeated.

“In some cases, convicted robbers are taken out to commit more crimes, then return to prison to share the proceeds with warders. It’s disgusting. This speaks volumes about the level of decay in the system,” he added.

Similarly, a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, said, “The essence of incarceration is the restriction of liberty. An inmate cannot be taken out of custody unless by a court order, for judicial proceedings, or if sentenced to community service. Anything outside this is illegal.”

Effiong warned that allowing inmates to leave the facility for personal activities, including sexual engagements, was a direct violation of the law.

“The Correctional Service must hold all officers involved accountable and put mechanisms in place to prevent a recurrence,” he urged.

A former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Monday Ubani (SAN), also expressed dismay at the incident.

“It reflects a dangerous level of laxity within the correctional service. Inmates should not leave custody unless there is a valid court order or legitimate assignment. Anything contrary is a subversion of the justice system,” he said.

Ubani stressed the need for strict discipline within the Correctional Service.

“If a convicted criminal escapes while being moved illegally, it undermines the entire justice system. The leadership of the correctional service must enforce internal discipline and restore the integrity of the institution. Allowing convicted persons to roam freely reflects poorly on the Ministry of Interior and should not be tolerated,” he said.
(PUNCH)

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Mob Set Wedding-bound Bus Ablaze In Plateau, Kill 12

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24 hours ago

June 21, 2025

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No fewer than 12 travellers from the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, were killed during an attack in Mangu, Plateau State, on Friday.

Eleven others sustained injuries and are currently receiving hospital treatment.

The victims, a group of 31 men, women, and children, were travelling in an 18-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, when assailants attacked them around 8pm.

Report indicated that the travellers were heading for Qua’an Pan LGA to attend a wedding ceremony when they ran into a mob.

The Chief Imam of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah, Sheikh Suleiman Haruna, who confirmed the incident to journalists, said the corpses have been deposited at Mangu General Hospital.

“There were 31 travellers in the bus. Now we have 8 corpses in the hospitals. We have asked the security personnel to help recover the remaining four bodies. We were together with the chairman of Mangu LGA, and he has been up and doing on the matter, “ the Chief Imam said.

Ibrahim Umar, one of the survivors, narrated that, “We were heading to Qua’an Pan to attend a wedding ceremony of our brother when we missed the road because we didn’t know it. We stopped and asked some people for directions, but before we knew it, they surrounded the vehicle, shouting that we should be killed.

“They started beating and attacking us with dangerous weapons. The mob killed the driver first and then attacked others. They burned the bus with the corpses inside. We are now in the hospital, receiving care.”

When contacted, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alfred Altau, said, “The police were aware of the incident but would issue a statement regarding it later.”