A petition dated 27th June 2023 written by the late Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba (MohBad), over an alleged assault and threat to life by music promoter Samson Erinfolami Balogun, aka Sam Larry and others, has emerged on the social space.
In the petition, the late singer alleged that Sam Larry and 15 others stormed a video shoot where he (MohBad) and another artiste, Zlatan Ibile, were working, armed, and threatening to wreak havoc.
He narrated that they ended up destroying equipment worth over N5 million at the scene, and assaulted him but he narrowly escaped with injuries.
It was also stated that Sam Larry claimed to be working for Oba Elegushi of Lagos State.
“Sir, I call on your good office to save my life from the above-mentioned persons and bring them to book,” the petition partly read.
MohBad, who was signed to Marlian Records owned by singer Naira Marley, a known associate of the said Sam Larry, died on Tuesday, September 12.
The statement titled: “PETITION OF THREAT TO LIFE, MALICIOUS DAMAGE OF PROPERTIES VALUED THE SUM OF FIVE MILLION NAIRA, ASSAULT OCCASIONING HARM, OPPRESSION AND CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE BREACH OF PEACE AGAINST SAM LARRY ELEGUSHI, ELELE, OBELE AND OTHERS, read;
“I of the above name and address, a law-abiding citizen and a Musician bring to your notice the assault and threat to my life by the above-mentioned persons.
“On 25th June 2023 while having a video shoot with another artist by name Zlatan (Ibile, the above-mentioned persons numbering about fifteen led by Sam Larry Elegushi invaded the premises with dangerous arms such as guns, cutlasses etc where I was shooting video and scattered the whole process of the shooting, damaged the equipment I was using for the shooting valued about Five Million Naira and started threatening my life which in the process they became violent and assaulted me which I sustained injuries but narrowly escaped.
“Attached to this petition is the said pictures. Total amount I paid for the shooting they have destroyed is Eight Million Naira (N8,000,000) which is non-refundable.
“However, during the assault, they were boasting that they work for Oba Elegushi and that they have been asked to deal with me for reasons best known to them which till date they are still threatening to kill me if seen. Sir, I call on your good office to save my life from the above above-mentioned sons and bring them to book.
“Thank you for your timely intervention.”
Meanwhile, reaching to the alleged involvement of Oba Elegushi in the assault case, the royal family in a statement made available to Theliberationnews on Thursday denied any ties or connection with Sam Larry.
The statement reads, “The Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa wishes to put on record the misinformation on the media space involving Samson Erinfolami Balogun (AKA Sam Larry).
“Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family and does not work for the royal family or king in any capacity. Like other celebrities, politicians, religious and community leaders, he visits the palace to pay homage to the king and seek royal blessings just like other members of the public.
“While expressing our condolence to the family and friends of late Ilerioluwa Aloba (known as MohBad) we would like to add our voices to the calls for a thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding his death to unravel any foul play.
“We ask our friends in the media to be mindful of the sensitivity of the issue and desist from spreading falsehood that may jeopardise the investigation.”
