Key Points
- Fabiyi says he received the video from Mohbad’s younger brother. He says the clip contains a confession and clear footage.
- He appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu for urgent action. Fabiyi warned that the evidence must not be ignored.
- Police said they would investigate after receiving public pressure. Campaigners demand a transparent probe and faster legal steps.
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi says he has a videotape linked to Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba). He said the clip shows a confession and how the singer died.
Fabiyi said the file was sent to him to extort money. He said Mohbad’s younger brother tried to sell the footage to him mohbad footage for sale.
What Fabiyi says
Fabiyi told reporters he received the file via a social video message. He said the sender demanded payment before releasing full footage publicly.
He wrote an open letter asking for urgent federal action and a full forensic check. Fabiyi said only federal action can secure the original evidence.
Family and police responses
Mohbad’s family rejected claims some relatives sold footage to outsiders. His brother denied holding proof and said he had not asked for money.
Police said they have been investigating Mohbad’s death since 2023. A rights group urged the inspector general to probe evidence call for probe now.
“I have the videotape and a confession on it” Fabiyi said.
Case background
Mohbad died on 12 September 2023 in Lagos under unclear circumstances. Several arrests and public probes followed but many questions remain.
His body was exhumed and examined more than once since early 2024. In February 2025 courts cleared some suspects while other probes continued.
Rights groups and fans staged rallies demanding fuller transparency over his death. Online petitions called for clearer forensics and faster court action.
Fabiyi said he will present the file to relevant investigators if needed. Authorities have not confirmed receipt of any new video at this time
