The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State Council, on Saturday, said the suspect reportedly arrested for injecting the late singer, Mohbad, is not a registered nurse.
This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the State Secretary, Toba Odumosu.
“The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, expresses its deepest condolences to the family and associates of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as we mourn his tragic passing.
“We fully support the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for him.
“However, we must stress the importance of professionalism in reporting and conducting this investigation. NANNM is closely monitoring the situation with keen interest. Our preliminary investigations indicate that the individual reportedly taken into custody by the police for providing care to Mohbad is not a registered Nurse.
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“We emphasise the critical need to verify the qualifications and professional status of individuals before labelling them as healthcare professionals,” the statement read in part.
ThisNigeria reported that Mohbad died on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried the following day.
However, circumstances surrounding his death have led to Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation.
