{
  "id": 11068005,
  "title": "Mohbad: IGP approves family’s petition for fresh probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/mohbad-igp-approves-familys-petition-for-fresh-probe-11068005",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/mohbad-igp-approves-familys-petition-for-fresh-probe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a petition by the family of late singer Mohbad, seeking a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The petition, submitted on April 14, 2026, raised concerns about inconsistencies in the previous investigative process and called for a forensic reconstruction of the events leading to Mohbad's demise. Despite the dismissal of a related suit in the Federal High Court, Abuja on September 25, 2026, the family's re-investigation is ongoing and has been assigned to the Special Enquiry Bureau for further examination. The family remains fully engaged in the process and urges the police to conduct the investigation with diligence, independence, and professionalism.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Mohbad: IGP approves family’s petition for fresh probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/mohbad-igp-approves-familys-petition-for-fresh-probe",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:42:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}