By Sodiq Adelakum
Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, is facing a deeper investigation by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Sam Larry was taken into custody on Thursday night after he responded to a police invitation and has since been questioned by investigators regarding his disputes with the late musician.
Currently detained at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Sam Larry has not yet sought legal representation and is expected to remain in police custody until Monday of next week.
According to an anonymous security source, Sam Larry was apprehended by police officers at Murtala Muhammed Airport upon his return from Kenya on Thursday night.
“Sam Larry was arrested by policemen at the Murtala Muhammed airport last night (Thursday) after he arrived from Kenya, and he was immediately driven to the Lagos Command Headquarters in Ikeja for questioning,” the source noted.
Speaking with the publication in an exclusive interview, Friday night, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin revealed that the outcome of the police investigation would determine the decision to be taken on Sam Larry.
The police spokesman further noted that he could not reveal details of the controversial socialite’s statement to the police, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa will address the press about the development soon.
Hundeyin revealed, “Sam Larry is still with us. But I’m not talking about our plans yet because he’s still under investigation, hence the outcome of our investigation will determine the lifeline of our next move.
“I’m not disclosing the content of his statement yet; the Commissioner of Police will address the press over the development soon, and when the CP addresses the press, I’d be able to talk about our investigation so far.”
Earlier Thursday night, SP Hundeyin had revealed that Sam Larry was held in police custody, and was assisting with an ongoing investigation.
The police had earlier invited Sam Larry and singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley for questioning over Mohbad’s demise.
The police, last week, also confirmed that pathologists have concluded the autopsy conducted on Mohbad, while the police await the result.
“Autopsy has been concluded. Awaiting results,” Hundeyin confirmed.
This development followed the exhumation of Mohbad by a combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and health officials.
The police had also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased singer prior to his demise on Tuesday, September 12.