By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Barely 24 hours after he was declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command, a budding singer, Mr Owodunni Ibrahim, professionally known as Prime Boy, has surrendered himself to the authorities.
Prime Boy was declared wanted on Wednesday after he allegedly failed to honour invitations to him over the death of his childhood friend, Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad.
Mohbad died in September 2023, and Prime Boy was one of the persons last seen with him. He was accused of having a hand in the death of his friend, but he denied it.
The late singer was believed to have been killed and the police are working to get to the root of his death and bring those behind it to book.
Yesterday, the spokesman of the police in Lagos, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, said Prime Boy had refused to assist in the ongoing probe, prompting the Commissioner of Police to place a bounty of N1 million on him.
In a statement on Thursday, Mr Hundeyin confirmed that the wanted artist has turned himself in to the police, accompanied by his legal counsel.
“Following his being declared wanted, Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has turned himself in. He has, immediately, been taken into custody for interrogation and other necessary actions.
“The Lagos State Police Command once again assures family, friends, fans of Mohbad and the general public that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring a most diligent investigation. The Command equally assures that all persons found culpable in the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad will definitely be brought to justice,” the statement today said.
Prime Boy and the late Mohbad both lived in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State and were both singers.
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