"Suspect arrested for injecting Mohbad is not a nurse"— Lagos NANNM Releases Another Bombshell

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Lagos

State Council, has said the person reportedly arrested for injecting Mohbad is not a registered nurse.

On Saturday, September 23, the association made this announcement in a press release that was signed by the state secretary, Toba Odumosu.

"The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, sends its sincere condolences to the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known by his stage name Mohbad, and to his family and friends during this trying time. In light of his untimely demise, they are in our thoughts and prayers.

We firmly urge the pertinent authorities to exhaust all avenues in their quest of justice for him and wholeheartedly support the continuing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

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.

We emphasise the critical need to verify the qualifications and professional status of individuals before labelling them as healthcare professionals.

Furthermore, we call on the investigating authorities and the media to exercise caution and accuracy in their reporting during this investigation. We will not tolerate any misrepresentation of Nurses and the Nursing profession,” the statement reads in part.