The Nigerian police force has been alleged to be under pressure to grant administrative bail to detained Nigerian show promoter, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu popularly known as Sam Larry.
Sam Larry is being held for interrogation over the sudden and controversial death of pop singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Sources at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Yaba, Lagos, told The Guardian that since Sam Larry’s arrest last week, there had been series of calls to the Officer in Charge (O/C) SCIID, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Waheed Ayilara, to release the suspect, with a promise to produce him whenever he’s needed.
“There have been several calls to my boss to release Eletu, while the investigation continues. A renowned traditional ruler on the Island (names withheld) is always calling, pleading with my boss to release him after interrogation.
“When he became persistent, my boss directed him to the Commissioner of Police (CP), on the ground that he is the only one that can give the order for Eletu’s release or otherwise,” the source said.
But police have said that investigations are still ongoing concerning the singer’s death and are still exploring other leads.
DAILY GIST reported that Sam Larry was arrested on Thursday at Lagos airport by the operatives of Nigerian police.
Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development.
Sam Larry confessed to the police that his grouse with Mohbad stemmed from his indebtedness to the tune of N2 million, which the singer refused to pay.
According to the poluce source, Sam Larry admitted going to where the late singer was having his show, prior to his death, allegedly to that demand for the money he was owing him.
