The Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out a case filed to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit in a judgment delivered on Thursday, holding that the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation did not have the legal capacity to bring the case before the court.
The judge also found the application speculative and without sufficient merit. According to the court, the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report that could have backed its argument that the earlier investigation was inadequate.
Justice Omotosho also issued a warning to lawyers handling ongoing cases, cautioning them against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or through social media posts. He said such conduct amounts to professional misconduct.
Recall that Mohbad died in Lagos in September 2023 at the age of 27.
