Mohbad’s Father Demands Prosecution of Daughter-in-Law, Nurse

The long-running legal battle following the death of Nigerian music star Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, reached a new height this week as the deceased singer’s father, Mr. Joseph Aloba, formally moved to compel the Lagos State Government to initiate criminal proceedings against his son’s widow, Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, and the auxiliary nurse whose actions were cited as the primary cause of death. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, following complications that arose after receiving an injection at his Lekki residence, an event that has since been mired in intense public scrutiny and family controversy.

Dependable NG reports that the stern demand was contained within a detailed petition addressed to the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, which was meticulously prepared by Mr. Aloba’s legal counsel, Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN. The petition specifically leveraged the damning findings of the Coroner’s Inquest, delivered by Magistrate Taofikat Shotobi in July 2025, which ruled the singer’s death was a case of “medical negligence.” The core demand mandates the criminal prosecution of Ms. Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who administered the fatal injections, for “unlawful medical practice and gross negligence.” The father’s legal team is deeply concerned that nearly three months after the Coroner’s verdict, the state has yet to take decisive prosecutorial action against those specifically named.

The petition extends its focus beyond the nurse, pushing for charges to be filed against Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, the late singer’s wife, whom the Coroner’s verdict faulted for negligence in the circumstances surrounding her husband’s treatment. The judicial finding noted that as the person closest to the deceased and aware of his public status and the medical emergency, Mrs. Aloba’s decision to permit uncertified, home-based treatment rather than insisting on urgent care at a recognized medical facility was negligent. Furthermore, the petition seeks the prosecution of other individuals who were present in the singer’s apartment at the time, particularly those who either facilitated the nurse’s visit or failed to rush the critically ill musician to a hospital for professional help. The inclusion of these individuals, such as the late singer’s associate, Ibrahim Owodunni (also known as Prime Boy), signifies the father’s expansive push for total accountability.

Counsel for the bereaved father, Mr. Shittu, lamented the prosecution delay, emphasizing that the judicial observations contained in the Coroner’s verdict amount to clear indictments that warrant immediate criminal prosecution to fully implement the court’s findings. The lawyer stressed the importance of swift action, given the high-profile nature and intense public interest surrounding the case. To underscore the urgency, the legal team issued a non-negotiable ultimatum, requesting the Attorney-General to exercise his prosecutorial powers within fourteen days of the petition’s submission.

In a move reflective of the family’s determination to ensure justice is served irrespective of the state’s decision, Mr. Aloba’s lawyer included a formal request that should the Attorney-General fail to initiate criminal proceedings within the specified period, the office must grant Mr. Aloba and his legal team a fiat. This legal authorization would allow them to prosecute the matter privately on behalf of the state under the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State. This step ensures that the legal momentum generated by the Coroner’s Inquest is maintained, guaranteeing that the questions of negligence and complicity in Mohbad’s death are finally tested in a court of criminal jurisdiction.