Controversial Lagos socialite, Samson Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry has said that he knew nothing about the circumstances leading to the death of ace singer Ilerioluwa Aloba ( alias Mohbad) .
The embattled show promoter, in a statement released on Friday said the late singer owed him money and refused to pay.
The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of Sam Larry in connection to the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Mohbad.
The spokesperson of the state command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that Larry is currently in their custody for investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the Afrobeat star.
According to Larry, he had to let go of the money after a series of back-and-forths with the singer, adding that he hasn’t been paid until now.
His statement reads; “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 travelled to Kenya to find a new African act that can perform at my mother’s concert this year. I’ve been away since August 20th till now, I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and press.