The Break The Silence Foundation has rejected the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in its suit seeking further investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

According to a report by vanguardngr.com, the foundation, in a statement signed by its convener and president, Yomi Fabiyi, said it would explore all available legal avenues to continue pursuing justice for the late singer.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/636/2026, was filed against the Inspector-General of Police and others. According to the foundation, Justice James Omotosho had in April 2025 granted it leave to proceed with and serve the originating summons on the defendants.

The organisation clarified that it never asked the court to compel police to prosecute anyone, but rather sought judicial support for the re-investigation of Mohbad's death.

"We appreciate the audience of the court in attending to our matter as we seek breakthrough for the deceased singer, Late Ilerioluwa Promise Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a. Mohbad justice. As a human rights organisation committed to the cause, we reject the ruling/judgment in its entirety," Fabiyi said.

The foundation maintained that its legal standing in the matter was never challenged, insisting its request centred solely on the stalled re-investigation.

"We did not ask his Lordship to prosecute. The suit simply asks that the court adds her authority to the re-investigation into Mohbad's matter ongoing but stalling," it said, adding that murder cases carry no statute of limitations.

"Murder and other criminal matters have no statute of limitations. Until Mohbad gets justice, it is still open to re-investigation under the law," the statement read.

According to the foundation, new leads presented before the court warranted an order of mandamus, and it accused police of failing to present a 2025 re-investigation report compiled by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja.

The group claimed the investigation had followed a directive from the Presidency in May 2025, with the FCID completing its report by June 2025.

It further alleged that eight persons were implicated in the case, facing suspected offences ranging from murder to theft, criminal conspiracy and concealment of evidence.

The foundation said three of the eight suspects, including Omowunmi Cynthia Adebanjo, identified as Mohbad's fiancée, were arrested between October and November 2025 after warrants were issued and were subsequently granted bail.

It said perceived delays and inconsistencies in the investigation prompted its decision to approach the court for an order compelling police to arrest and charge the remaining five suspects.

"We believe justice for Mohbad is crucial, and every consideration and good conscience should encourage every means and not suppress it," the group said, adding that in its view, the court's judgement did not "stop or deny Mohbad's case of its imminent and deserving justice."

Fabiyi said the foundation's Board of Trustees would convene to review its options and consider other legal pathways, stressing the organisation's continued commitment to what it described as "authentic justice for Mohbad."

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