Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that they are waiting for singer Bella Shmurda, a close friend of late rapper Mohbad, to offer information to aid their inquiry.
Tooxclusive had reported that fast rising rapper Mohbad died in a controversial manner on Tuesday.
On Thursday, authorities announced that they had opened an investigation into the singer`s death.
The police department has also asked for anyone with valuable information, particularly friends and family members of the late musician, to come forward.
Kemi Olunloyo, a controversial self-styled investigative journalist, gave Bella Shmurda a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday to go to the police and speak up.
On her X handle, she wrote;
“Bella Shmurda I`m giving you 48 hrs to go to @PoliceNG and speak to @Princemoye1 or force CID Ikoyi.”
Police spokesperson, Adejobi quoted her post with the caption; “I am waiting to hear from him.”
Bella Shmurda had in an interview revealed that Mohbad attempted suicide after his fallout with Naira Marley-owned record label, Marlian Music. He also stated that the late rapper was receiving threats.
Tooxclusive recalls that Nigerians signed petition to ”˜ban Marlian Music` over MohBad`s death.