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Lagos police exhume Mohbad’s body for autopsy

Mohbad died controversially on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried the following day in Ikorodu.

• September 21, 2023
MohBad
MohBad (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)

The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has officially confirmed that Mohbad’s body has been exhumed, and preparations are underway for an autopsy to be conducted.

This update on the investigation into the late artiste’s death was shared through his X handle.


“Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence.

#JusticeForMohad #Justice4Mohbad,” he wrote.


The sudden and tragic demise of the young artist has ignited a profound and far-reaching range of emotions.


In a powerful display of solidarity, impassioned youths have taken to the streets of Ondo, Akure, Delta, Abeokuta, Ibadan and other states to raise their voices in protest.

Mohbad died controversially on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried the following day in Ikorodu.

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