The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of popular Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho scheduled the date on Thursday after hearing submissions from counsel to the applicant, Chief Tunde Falola.

The suit was instituted by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, which is asking the court to order a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer's death.

The Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command were named as the first, second and third respondents respectively in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/363/2026.

However, none of the respondents were represented when the matter came up for hearing.

Mohbad, a former Marlian Music artiste, died on September 12, 2023, in Lagos under circumstances that continue to generate public interest and controversy.

During Thursday's proceedings, Falola adopted all court processes filed on behalf of the foundation and urged the court to grant the reliefs being sought.

Court Dismisses Joinder Application

The court also considered an application filed by one Samson Obaboye, who sought to be joined as a party in the suit.

Obaboye argued that he supported calls for truth, accountability and justice regarding Mohbad's death and wished to place relevant facts before the court.

However, Justice Omotosho dismissed the application, ruling that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the matter to justify his inclusion in the proceedings.

NGO Seeks Fresh Investigation

The court had earlier granted the foundation leave to commence judicial review proceedings through an ex parte application seeking an order of mandamus compelling the police authorities to conduct a fresh investigation into the late singer's death.

Speaking with journalists after the hearing, Falola explained that the organisation approached the court because it was dissatisfied with the outcome of previous police investigations.

According to him, several critical issues and possible leads were not thoroughly examined during the earlier inquiry.

He stated that the foundation remains particularly concerned about individuals believed to have been among the last people seen with Mohbad before his death, insisting that their roles require further scrutiny.

"The circumstances surrounding his death remain mysterious and deserve public attention," Falola said.

"As a human rights organisation seeking justice, we believe the police should reopen the investigation."

He described the case as a mandamus proceeding aimed at compelling law enforcement authorities to revisit the investigation and establish the true circumstances surrounding the singer's death.

Commenting on the dismissed joinder application, Falola maintained that the applicant had failed to demonstrate any direct legal interest in the matter.

Public Interest Remains High

Nearly three years after Mohbad's death, calls for accountability and a comprehensive investigation continue to resonate across Nigeria, with fans, civil society groups and stakeholders demanding clarity over the events leading to his passing.

The judgment expected on September 29 is anticipated to determine whether the court will compel the police to conduct a fresh investigation into one of Nigeria's most talked-about celebrity deaths in recent years.