Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, has stated that nobody should collect his son body for burial without his authorization.
The made this known in a video that has gone viral online.
Recall Mohbad passed away under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, and was laid to rest the following day before being exhumed for autopsy a week later. His body was subsequently deposited in the morgue by the police after the autopsy.
Following calls from singer Bella Shmurda and actress Tonto Dikeh urging the Police to release Mohbad’s body for a “befitting burial” due to delays in the autopsy result, Mohbad’s father emphasized his authority over his son’s final rites.
In his words,” I heard some people want to go and carry Mohbad’s body. When this boy was alive, he was my son and even after dea*h, he is still my son. Nobody should go and take his body.
If anything must be done, I will be the one to authorize it. We are seeking for Justice for Mohbad and you people are talking of burial. What remains after burial? Let Justice take place first and The DNA is very necessary please.”
Watch him speak below;
TIME OF GIST reported earlier that Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh has demanded that the Nigerian Police Force release the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, for burial, lamenting the force’s sluggishness in completing the investigation into his death.
Tonto Dikeh stated this in one of her Instagram posts, adding that justice must prevail in the death of the ‘Beast and Peace’ crooner.
She wrote, “Give us Mohbad for a befitting burial. We are tired of your carelessness and slowness. If no one speaks, I will.
I have invested too much of my emotions, time, and love to see this Justice go through. As QM says, give the police more time.
Honestly, we have given you all the more time than necessary. This is not the case to be swept under. We want Justice.”
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