Anger and grief still engulf the family and fans following the death of Afrobeats musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad.
The exact circumstances of death on on Tuesday 12 September of 27-year-old singer have not been made public.
Hundreds of fans of Afrobeats star took to the streets of Ibadan and Asaba in Nigeria, calling for justice.
Police has since initiated investigations and already exhumed the singers corpse for an autopsy to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death.
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer explained why he buried his son quickly. Mohbad’s death was announced on September 12 and he was laid to rest the following day.
According to him, it is customary not to delay burial if both parents are still alive.
“In Yoruba land, his corpse is not the kind to be kept when both of his parents are still alive.
The autopsy
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigation of the death of Mohbad.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed on Thursday night that the autopsy carried out on the late Afrobeats musician Mohbad, has been concluded.
“Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting result…,” Lagos Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a post on X.
government has also appealed to the investigating team to guarantee the confidentiality and protection of all witnesses who may come forward with vital information or indicative evidence that may assist the process.
The government spokesman has further made an appeal to all friends and fans of the deceased to stay calm and refrain from making inflammatory utterances and reaching prejudicial conclusions on this matter.
The Lagos State government also commiserated with his family and fans with Omotosho saying they feel the pains of losing such a talented and promising young man, who made a name for himself in a highly competitive industry.