After months of speculation, controversy, and a social media storm, the Lagos Magistrate Court has officially ruled that Naira Marley and Sam Larry had no hand in the tragic death of Mohbad.
The judgment, delivered on Monday, aligns with the legal advice issued by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which found no substantial evidence tying the duo to the singer’s sudden passing in September 2024.
However, the court didn't wrap up without shifting its legal crosshairs elsewhere. Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the nurse who treated Mohbad before his death, and the singer’s close associate, Ayobami Sadiq, are now in hot water. The DPP's report recommends their prosecution for reckless and negligent acts that may have played a role in Mohbad’s demise.
When Mohbad died, chaos erupted. Accusations flew, and the pressure to find those responsible intensified. Naira Marley and Sam Larry became prime suspects, with viral videos and past altercations fueling the fire. The Lagos State Police Command arrested them in October 2024, throwing them into detention for 40 days before they were granted bail in November 2024.
Meanwhile, public outcry forced Mohbad’s family and legal team to push for an independent autopsy and toxicology report after the initial government findings were deemed inconclusive. That independent report, completed in December 2024, only deepened the mystery surrounding his death.
Now, with the court clearing Marley and Larry, all eyes turn to the prosecution of the nurse and Mohbad’s friend. The case remains a national conversation, with fans, industry players, and legal experts watching closely. Will the legal system deliver justice, or is this just another chapter in Nigeria’s long history of high-profile cases fading away?
One thing is certain—Mohbad’s name still echoes, and his story is far from over.
