JUST IN: Suspect Arrested For Injecting Mohbad Not Registered Nurse – Association Speaks

JUST IN: Suspect Arrested For Injecting Mohbad Not Registered Nurse – Association Speaks

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, clarified on Saturday that the individual reportedly arrested for administering an injection to the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, is not a registered nurse.

The association conveyed this information in a press statement signed by the State Secretary, Toba Odumosu.

Furthermore, the association urged the media to verify the qualifications and professional credentials of individuals before categorizing them as healthcare professionals.

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Mohbad, who was 27 years old, passed away on September 12, 2023. On September 14, Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, mentioned that the singer had passed away after receiving an injection administered by an auxiliary nurse.

Aloba said, “According to what I heard from people, I do not believe in that. The only thing I can think of is maybe this auxiliary nurse that used to treat people which is a very bad idea. I do not know the kind of level the woman is.

“They said they called her to give him an injection and that is a very bad idea and that injection can result in any length. He had wounds but I do not know the kind of wounds he had.”

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In the meantime, the Lagos State Police Command announced on Friday that the late singer’s body has been placed in the mortuary following the conclusion of an autopsy.

The Lagos State Council of NANNM, while extending its sympathies to the late singer’s family, emphasized the importance of professionalism in both reporting and carrying out the ongoing investigation regarding the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s passing.

“The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, expresses its deepest condolences to the family and associates of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as we mourn his tragic passing.

“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.

“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,” the statement read in part.

The council said 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.

“In Nigeria, to be recognised as a Nurse, one must complete a rigorous five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science program 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.

“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.

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

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