Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, has been arrested by operatives of Lagos State Police Command over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer,
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the command confirmed the arrest to THE PUNCH In a late Thursday night telephone interview.
“Yes, Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation,” Hundeyin said.
The police had earlier invited Sam Larry and singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, for questioning over Mohbad’s demise.
The police, last week, also confirmed that pathologists had concluded the autopsy conducted on Mohbad, while they await the result. READ ALSO:
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He said, “Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results.” This development followed the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
Recall that the police had also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer before his demise on Tuesday, September 12.
