Social media went into shock after socialite Sam Larry was recently arrested at the Lagos airport by authorities in the case linked to the death of 27-year-old singer and songwriter, Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad. For the unversed, Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad who was Rising Afrobeats star died on September 12 under mysterious circumstances. Mohbad's death sparked a social media outrage in Nigeria and on Friday, the controversy reached to India after Sam Larry trending on X in India. Nigerians believe that Mohbad was bullied in the music industry and this is the reason why he died under mysterious circumstances.
Now, coming to the Lagos controversial socialite, the Lagos State Police Command arrested Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Sam Larry's arrest. Not only this, Nigeria Police Force took its official X handle, formerly known as Twitter, and announced Sam Larry's arrest. Nigeria Police wrote, "Update From Lagos State Police Command: Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation."
Update From Lagos State Police Command:
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) September 28, 2023
Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation. #justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad
Why Sam Larry is arrested?
Sam Larry was arrested on the suspicion of his alleged involved in Mohdad's murder case. Larry came under this canner of social media and authorities after a video where he and some people harrassing late singer, Mohbad went viral. In the video, Mohbad and Zlatan were on set for a music video when Larry stormed the scene with some boys targeting Mohbad who scampered away in fear. Zlatan, however, saved the situation as he stood up to Larry and his allies to forestall any attack or bullying on Mohbad.
For the unversed, Sam Larry Eletu Balogun also known as Sammy Larry is a popular socialite and a show promoter. Larry gained popularity after controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola also known as Portable accused him of being connected to One million boys cultist group which Larry later refuted. He is said to be an ally of singer, Naira Marley.
What did fans say on Sam Larry's arrest?
A user shared a snip and wrote, "Sam Larry’s statement (reported) to the police."
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Sam Larry’s statement (reported) to the police. pic.twitter.com/wmxQ9R79Du
— BASITO (@itzbasito) September 29, 2023
"I gave Mohbad 2 million to perform at my mother's burial, he never turned up" — Sam Larry releases statement," wrote another user.
One more user wrote, "See me in my office,Sam Larry I know can't speak this kind of English"
See Mohbad's pic