A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into the death of singer Mohbad, as an NGO argues that critical aspects of the case remain unresolved.
ABUJA, June 25, 2026 – The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of popular singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.
Justice James Omotosho scheduled the date after hearing submissions from counsel to the applicant, Chief Tunde Falola. The respondents-the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command-were not represented during Thursday’s proceedings.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026, was filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, a non-governmental organisation seeking a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death on September 12, 2023.
During the hearing, Falola adopted all processes filed on behalf of the foundation and urged the court to grant the reliefs sought.
The court also considered an application by Mr. Samson Obaboye, who sought to be joined in the case. Obaboye argued that he supported calls for transparency, accountability, and justice regarding Mohbad’s death and wished to present relevant facts before the court.
However, Justice Omotosho dismissed the application, ruling that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the matter to justify his inclusion in the proceedings.
The court had earlier granted the foundation leave to commence the action through an ex parte application for judicial review and an order of mandamus directing police authorities to conduct a fresh investigation.
Speaking to journalists after the hearing, Falola said the foundation was dissatisfied with the outcome of the previous police investigation, arguing that key issues and possible leads were not adequately examined.
According to him, the organisation believes that individuals reportedly among the last people seen with the late singer deserve further scrutiny.
“The circumstances surrounding his death remain mysterious and deserve public attention,” Falola said. “As a human rights organisation seeking justice, we believe the police should reopen the investigation.”
He described the suit as an effort to compel law enforcement authorities to revisit the case and ensure that all relevant facts are thoroughly investigated.
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