A delegation of the Lagos State government, led by the deputy governor of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, have paid a condolence visit to the mother of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad.
In order to ease the affairs of the late rapper’s family, Dr Hamzat, during the visit pledged total support from the Lagos State government to the late rapper’s family and his 5-month-old son, Liam.
In a statement made available by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-olu on X (formerly Twitter), the deputy governor also assured that the family of the rapper will get justice and that those involved in the circumstances that led to his death will be brought to book.
The statement reads in part, “The Deputy Governor once again assured the family that justice will be done on this matter and that the DSS will join the police for a thorough investigation.
“The Deputy Governor also announced that the government will assist the family and that Mohbad’s child will be well taken care of.”
Other Lagos State officials who accompanied the deputy governor on the condolence visit include the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Commissioner for Youth, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, and the Special Adviser on Tourism, Mr Idris Aregbe.
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