According to a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday night, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, a well-known socialite in Lagos.
The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the death of the singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.
“Yes, Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation,” Hundeyin said.
The Lagos Reporters reports that 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.
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.
The police had also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer before his demise on Tuesday, September 12.