The Lagos State Council of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has urged comprehensive inquiries into the passing of Afrobeat sensation Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.Additionally, the association has emphasized that the individual who purportedly administered an injection to the deceased prior to his demise is not a registered nurse.

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Mohbad, the 27-year-old Afrobeat star, passed away on September 12 under uncertain circumstances.In the wake of his sudden demise, which has triggered extensive public outcry both online and offline, Nigerians have demanded a thorough investigation to unveil the circumstances surrounding the musician's death.

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On Monday, the police established a 19-member committee tasked with conducting a discreet investigation encompassing exhumation, autopsy, scene examination, medical reports, records of suspects, and statements from witnesses.Furthermore, the nurse, regarded as a key suspect in the case, has been apprehended by the police.

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In a statement signed by NANNM’s state secretary, Toba Odumosu, and sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday, the association said preliminary investigations indicate that the individual reportedly taken into custody by the police for providing care to Mohbad is not a registered nurse.The association said it is closely monitoring the situation with keen interest.

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”It also stressed the importance of professionalism in reporting and conducting the investigation which has gained global attention.The statement reads in part; “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 association noted that it is regrettable that Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant regulatory challenges, “leading to the presence of unqualified individuals performing medical roles they are not trained for.

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”It said to be recognised as a nurse in Nigeria, one must complete a rigorous five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science programme at a university, followed by an additional year of internship.“Alternatively, one can undergo training at an accredited School/College of Nursing and become registered and licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

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“We wish to clarify that the term ‘Auxiliary Nurse’ has no place within Nigeria’s healthcare system or its laws. An individual is either a qualified nurse or an unqualified individual performing tasks beyond their competence.”The association also expressed their deepest condolences to the family and associates of the late musician, Mohbad, during this difficult time of grief.

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“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.”The association called on the investigating authorities and the media to exercise caution and accuracy in their reporting during this investigation.It said the association will not tolerate any misrepresentation of Nurses and the Nursing profession.

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“We demand that all media outlets that inaccurately reported the arrest of a Nurse take immediate corrective action to rectify their stories.”

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