Exclusive Interview: Imole's Father Recounts His Ordeal at the Coroner's Inquest and Unveils Shocking Details Surrounding His Son's Death
Lagos, Nigeria – The coroner's inquest into the tragic death of popular Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, concluded recently, leaving many, including his father, Mr. Aloba, dissatisfied with the verdict. Speaking exclusively to our correspondent shortly after leaving the court, Mr. Aloba shared his profound unhappiness with the outcome, stating, "The courts don't talk. If there's anything that can move on, we would want."
In an emotionally charged interview conducted in fluent Pidgin English to ensure broad understanding, Mr. Aloba recounted the harrowing events of September 12th, 2023, the day Mohbad passed away.
The Call That Changed Everything
"My wife, Mohbad's mother, called me around 4:30 PM on September 12th," Mr. Aloba began, his voice heavy with emotion. "She told me our son was in the hospital and needed my attention. She didn't say he had died; she just said he wasn't well and was in the hospital." This revelation from the father directly contradicts earlier widespread assumptions that Mohbad was already deceased at the time of this call.
Mr. Aloba, who was also in Ikorodu, just three bus stops from Ishola, where his wife was, immediately went to meet her. Upon their arrival at the agreed bus stop, his wife, accompanied by Cynthia's sister, joined him.
A Disturbing Journey and a Cryptic Message
"As they arrived, we headed to where they wanted to board. When we got there, they were already on the boat, just one person. I joined them," he narrated. During the journey, Mr. Aloba overheard conversations on the phone, where they were repeatedly calling "Yamubad" – referring to Mohbad's mother. It was Darusha, Mohbad's mother's younger brother, who eventually spoke to them, instructing them to "just go back, Yamubad (Mohbad) is okay now." This call came between 7 PM and 8 PM.
"I decided to go to his house to meet him," Mr. Aloba continued. "I made a statement then, saying that in Yoruba land, when they start using such indirect language, it means something terrible has happened, like 'my son has died.' I said it because of the way they kept saying 'he's not well, he's not well,' and then suddenly, 'he's okay, go back.' I just sensed something was off."
A Father's Discovery: Blood-Soaked Duvet and an Embalmed Body
By the time Mr. Aloba reached Mohbad's house, it was past 9 PM. He found the gate and the entrance to the sitting room blocked by a crowd of people. He navigated his way through the kitchen and went upstairs, where Mohbad usually stayed.
"As I entered, I saw a duvet soaked with blood," he revealed, a clear sign of distress in his voice. He confirmed he did not take a picture of the duvet at the time due to the overwhelming shock.
Upon returning downstairs, Mr. Aloba found Mohbad's body. "I met him, and he was already embalmed. I was shocked," he stated. He then saw his son's wife crying outside, and when he asked what happened to her husband, she reportedly told him that a nurse had given Mohbad an injection, which ultimately "finished" him.
Mr. Aloba found this account perplexing, given the earlier information about Mohbad being in the hospital receiving treatment. He questioned the apparent discrepancy, suggesting a possible attempt to deceive.
Presence at the Scene and Absence of Key Figures
Inside the house, Mr. Aloba recalled seeing Darusha, DJ Lifestyle, DJ Bami, and Abura, along with two "Afars" (local parlance for 'Area Boys' or street associates) and the woman who he had encountered outside earlier.
Crucially, Mr. Aloba emphatically stated that nobody mentioned Naira Marley, Sam Larry, or Zinoleesky as being present when Mohbad died. He also confirmed that he did not see any of them or any trace of their presence at the scene. This contradicts widespread rumors and public accusations that have circulated since Mohbad's death.
The Swift Burial and Police Station Ordeal
The decision to bury Mohbad the very next day, September 13th, raised questions. Mr. Aloba explained that upon finding his son already embalmed and lifeless, he was in shock. He suggested that an ambulance be called to take the body to a police station, then to a morgue, citing the necessity of police clearance in Nigeria.
At the police station, he was asked to write a statement. Overwhelmed, he requested the police to write on his behalf and narrated the events as he had witnessed them. However, a person, whose identity he did not disclose, suddenly intervened, refusing to let him have a police report. The reason given was: "When this thing happened, where did you report to?" Mr. Aloba clarified he had just arrived from Ikorodu and was not living around the area. He signed a paper given to him, but the report was withheld.
With the police report denied and Mohbad's body still in the ambulance outside, Mr. Aloba decided to take the body to a morgue in Ikorodu. However, at the morgue, the attendant requested a police report and a doctor's report, neither of which he possessed. He was then informed that Mohbad already had a doctor's report indicating his death, implying this was secured before Mr. Aloba was even called. This suggests a timeline where critical actions were taken before the family patriarch was fully informed or involved.
Mr. Aloba lamented that the ambulance, called by Darusha, was only contracted to bring the body to the morgue and could not proceed further without the necessary documentation, leaving him in a state of despair. He then instructed Darusha to handle the subsequent steps for the burial.
The full details of this emotional account highlight the complexities and unresolved questions surrounding Mohbad's death, emphasizing the continued demand for transparency and justice.
