Court Approves New Method For Reaching Withnesses in Mohbad’s Death Case

In a key development in the Mohbad death inquest, Ikorodu’s magistrate court has allowed substituted service on critical witnesses.

This decision ensures that the court can effectively contact all relevant individuals to obtain essential information about the late artist’s death.

On August 16, 2024, Magistrate T. A. Sotobi permitted Joseph Aloba’s legal team to serve witness summons through social media and national newspapers in Mohbad’s case.

This ruling facilitates contacting key witnesses with crucial information about Mohbad’s suspicious death on September 12, 2023. The witnesses now subject to substituted service include:

Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley): A prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry.

Samson Eletu (aka Sam Larry): Another notable individual closely associated with Mohbad.
Karimot Ogunbayo: Mohbad’s sister-in-law.
Boluwatife Adeyemo (aka Darosha): A close associate of Mohbad.
Oluwasanmi Falade: Mohbad’s lawyer.
Feyisayo Ogedengbe: The nurse who attended to Mohbad.
Fidelis Esanbor: The driver who transported Mohbad to the hospital.

The court’s decision, as reported, reflects the urgency and importance of ensuring that all relevant testimonies are collected.

The legal team, which includes prominent lawyers such as Mr. Wahab Shittu SAN, Emmanuel Oroko Esq., and Monisola Odumosu, emphasized the need to reach these witnesses to provide evidence on the circumstances leading up to Mohbad’s death.

The inquest into Mohbad’s death seeks to clarify the events surrounding his untimely passing and ensure justice for the 27-year-old artist, who left behind his wife, Wunmi Aloba, and their young son, Liam.

With the court’s approval for substituted service, the family is one step closer to uncovering the truth and seeking justice.

As the investigation continues, the court’s move to utilize social media and national newspapers for witness service underscores the commitment to transparency and thoroughness in the quest for answers.