Sam Larry, a Nigerian individual who is alleged to have tortured the late singer Mohbad, has recently claimed the payment of N2 million to the singer for a performance at his late mother’s remembrance.
According to a statement written by Sam Larry, he asserted that despite the payment, Mohbad did not fulfill his commitment and failed to appear at the event.
Sam Larry was arrested and in the custody of the Nigerian police force.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Lagos State Police said on X:
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“Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation. #justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad.”
Larry further attested that he had been out of Nigeria long before the musician died and had no hand in it.
His statement read:
“Two years ago, I gave N2 million to lleri to perform at my mother’s annual remembrance concert in lkorodu.
“The boy never turned up, so I called him to ask why. He then said he was not feeling well, and when I asked for a refund, he said he lost his phone and money recently when the NDLEA raided his place.
“Since he was leaving Marlian Records, he claimed he was now broke and had no commitment to repay.
“I left it at that. Later, I heard that this same boy was having a music video shoot next door, practically on the next street to my house. So, I went there to ask for my money again.
“We had an argument that lasted 5 minutes. Even one of his friends insisted he was going to pay the money. Up until today, not one kobo has been repaid, and this incident happened early last year. I have since moved on.
“I traveled to Kenya to find a new African act that can perform at my mother’s concert this year. I have been away since August 20th, and till now, I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and the press. I don’t even know where he lives.
“I only know his former label boss and their house. I don’t know any nurse, doctor, or hospital. I don’t know anything about his movements. I don’t have that time. I have lost a lot more money than that before; you win some, you lose some.
“That is my story, case closed. I came here willingly and happily. I know nothing about how the musician died.”
