The person arrested for injecting the late Nigerian rapper Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known by his stage name Mohbad, is not a registered nurse, according to the Lagos State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).
This information was provided by the body in a news release that was sent late on Friday to the association’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
The association stated that there is a need for professionalism in reporting and conducting investigations concerning the events leading up to the rapper’s murder in the statement that was signed by the Lagos NANNM Secretary, Toba Odumosu.
The body highlighted that during this vital time of the investigation, the media should always be cautious and precise in their reporting.
Through the statement, NANNM also disparaged the phrase “Auxiliary Nurse,” claiming it had no place in the nation’s healthcare system or legal framework.
The body sends its condolences to the late “peace” hitmaker’s family, friends, admirers, and colleagues while expressing support for the continuing investigation. He passed away on September 12.
Part of the statement says, “The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, offers its sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, commonly known as Mohbad, during this difficult time. As we lament his tragic departure, our thoughts and prayers are with them.
“We urge the competent authorities to use all available resources in their pursuit of justice for him and fully support the current investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
“However, we must emphasise the significance of professionalism in reporting and carrying out this investigation. NANNM is watching the situation very carefully and with great interest. Our early findings show that the person who the police allegedly detained for treating Mohbad is not a licenced nurse.
“We stress how important it is to confirm a person’s credentials and professional status before designating them as a healthcare professional.
“In Nigeria, one must complete a demanding five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science programme at a university, followed by an additional year of internship, in order to be recognised as a nurse. An alternative is to enrol in a nursing programme at a school or college that has been accredited and get registration and licensure from the Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council.
