in a significant development surrounding the investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, Azeez Fashola, the head of Marlian Records and a central figure in the case, has broken his silence. Speaking in a detailed interview, Naira Marley vehemently maintained his innocence and made a strong appeal to the Nigerian police force.
He stated, โI want police to rearrest everybody involved.โ This call for a comprehensive re-arrest underscores his claim that the full truth has yet to be uncovered and that he himself has been a victim of a flawed investigative process.
Return to Nigeria and Voluntary Cooperation
Marley explained that his decision to return to Nigeria was driven by a desire to clear his name and assist the authorities. He described being aware of the widespread allegations and online accusations directed at him following the tragic passing of his former signee.
โI came back to Nigeria to support the police with the investigation because I can see fingers pointingโฆ I want to come back so they can actually know that I have nothing to do with it,โ he stated. This move was positioned as an act of voluntary cooperation to achieve justice for Mohbad and to disprove the public narrative implicating him directly.
A Two-Month Detention: Claims of Unjust Incarceration
The core of Marleyโs account details what he characterizes as an unjust and prolonged detention. Despite presenting evidence to the police, he alleges he was held for two months at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Yaba, Lagos.
He expressed strong frustration with the length of his detention, questioning its necessity. โI showed them everything. There was noโฆ reason to detain me for two months. Two months? For what? No reason. I was not in the country. I havenโt seen him for over a year,โ Marley asserted. He claimed that the evidence he provided should have immediately exonerated him, making his extended stay in custody feel punitive rather than investigative.
Allegations of a Coordinated Effort Against Him
Further intensifying his claims, Naira Marley suggested that his detention was not a matter of standard procedure but the result of a deliberate effort by unseen parties. He referenced a leaked group chat that allegedly mentioned the name of an officer in charge of the case, Mr. Hillary, as part of a plot to keep him incarcerated.
โThey did their homework to keep me there for two monthsโฆ You can see the evidence that I have nothing to do with it. Even the officers, they were saying I have nothing to do with it from early. Theyโre telling me this is for my own protection,โ he recounted, expressing skepticism about the official reasoning provided to him.
Awaiting the Autopsy and a Pledge on Mohbadโs Royalties
Addressing the ongoing investigation, Marley confirmed he is patiently waiting for the results of the official autopsy to be released, which he believes will be a key piece of evidence. โI was very happy and waiting for autopsy,โ he noted, indicating his confidence that the findings will support his version of events.
Shifting to the business aspect, he also made a public commitment regarding Mohbadโs estate. He announced that his record label has been in touch with the late singerโs lawyer and is prepared to hand over all outstanding royalties and financial benefits.
โSince Mohbad passed away, we have not touched any moneyโฆ his money is there safe for wherever the family picks or wherever the court picks,โ he stated, naming a loyal team member, Amali, as the point person safeguarding these funds until a legal representative is appointed by the family or the courts.
This statement represents a crucial and detailed entry into the public record of the Mohbad investigation, combining a defense of his own actions with serious allegations against the handling of the case and a renewed call for a complete and transparent police investigation into everyone involved.
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"I was in Panti for two months… if you ask me, I will tell the Police to arrest everybody again. Put an officer we can trust in charge."
— @๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐ท๐ผ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐ (@OneJoblessBoy) August 20, 2025
Naira Marley wants 'everybody' re-arrested and investigations into Mohbad's death reopened. pic.twitter.com/JuGH0SmRbE
