Mohbad: Naira Marley and Sam Larry sue police and magistrate, demanding N40 million

In an effort to contest their continued detention in relation to the death of 27-year-old singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, Abdulazeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite Samson Eletu, well known as Sam Larry, have filed a basic rights case.

The complaint filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos named the police as defendants along with Lagos magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days.

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Naira Marley and Sam Larry are seeking damages from the defendants in the amount of N20 million.

They want the court to rule that their rights were violated by their prolonged incarceration “at the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State since October 4, 2023,” according to the lawsuit they filed through Mr. Olalekan Ojo (SAN).

“A court order releasing the applicants forthwith” is what they are requesting.

The deponents’ affidavits, which were attached to their claims, stated that their troubles began on October 3 and 4, 2023, when they were taken into custody by the police on suspicion that the applicants were connected to the killing of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.

“The Commissioner of Police requested a 30-day remand order in the Yaba Magistrates’ Court on October 4, 2023.

The police requested to be placed under remand for a maximum of 21 days, and Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun granted their request.

“On October 26, 2023, the 21-day remand order issued by Chief Magistrate Olatunbosun expired, and the order has not been renewed.”