Iyabo Ojo Invited by Police Over Alleged Cyberbullying Related to Mohbad’s Death Case

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has formally summoned popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, for questioning regarding alleged cyberbullying. This follows a live video she published back in 2023 where she publicly criticized certain individuals believed to be connected to the mysterious death of young singer, Mohbad.

On Thursday, the actress, who is based in Lagos, took to social media to disclose that she had received an official invitation from the National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja. According to her post, the allegations revolve around comments she made in the video, where she called out specific individuals to submit themselves for police interrogation and clear their names in connection with Mohbad’s tragic passing.

“I was recently invited by the Nigeria Police Force, National Cybercrime Centre, Abuja, over petitions bordering on cyberbullying and other allegations concerning the live video I recorded a few years ago,” Iyabo stated.

She elaborated further:

“In that video, I requested certain individuals to make themselves available for investigation into Mohbad’s sudden death in order to prove their innocence or otherwise.”

This development comes roughly four months after the court cleared music executive Sam Larry and controversial singer Naira Marley of any direct involvement in Mohbad’s untimely death.

The Mohbad Case: Background

Mohbad, whose full name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, died in September 2023 under controversial and suspicious circumstances that quickly captured nationwide attention. Social media was flooded with past videos showing the artist being harassed and bullied—allegedly by his former label boss, Naira Marley, and his associate Sam Larry.

The videos and emerging details surrounding Mohbad’s death triggered widespread outrage. Iyabo Ojo became one of the leading voices demanding justice. Her calls for accountability particularly focused on ensuring that those who had previous conflicts with the late singer were thoroughly investigated.

Due to public outcry and continuous pressure on authorities, both Sam Larry and Naira Marley were arrested in October 2023. However, investigations concluded with their eventual release and legal clearance from any direct complicity in the death.

Legal Battle Between Iyabo Ojo and Naira Marley

The situation further escalated in December 2023, when Naira Marley, through his legal representatives, issued a demand letter to Iyabo Ojo, requesting a public apology along with ₦500 million in damages for alleged defamation and emotional distress caused by her video and public statements.

Iyabo Ojo, in turn, responded with a countersuit totaling ₦1 billion, asserting that she acted in good faith and stood on the side of justice. Her legal team maintained that her demands for accountability were justified, given the gravity of the allegations and the sensitive nature of Mohbad’s death.

See Iyabo Ojo’s Full Instagram Statement

You can view her complete post regarding the police invitation and allegations here on her official Instagram page.