The Lagos State police command has re-arrested Afrobeat singer, Ibrahim Owodunni a.k.a Primeboy, in connection to the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

According to the Punch, Primeboyhe was arrested on Tuesday morning, March 12, during his visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti, Yaba, alongside a witness, Ayobami Fisayo aka Spending.

Another source who pleaded anonymity said that Primeboy & Spending had been asked to visit the SCID every week since the commencement of the investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mohbad. 

Primeboy was, however, detained during Tuesday’s visit while Spending was released. “Both of them had gone to register their presence at SCID this morning as they have been asked to report every week. But when they got there, Primeboy was immediately handcuffed & detained. 

“They allowed only Spending to go after he had signed. Primeboy has been locked up as I speak,” the source disclosed. 

When contacted, the state PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not aware of the arrest.

Recall that Mohbad died on September 12 at the age of 27, in controversial circumstances which later sparked outrage and protests by fans calling for police investigation and prosecution of those involved in his death.

Following several accusations, singer, Naira Marley, Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, Primeboy, amongst others were arrested and later released on bail.

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A bill seeking to abolish jail term for attempted suicide has passed second reading at the House of Representative.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the bill, which proposes to amend section 327 of the Criminal Code Act, 2004, is sponsored by a lawmaker representing Ughelli north/south/Udu federal constituency of Delta state, Francis Waive.

Section 327 of the Act states that “any person who attempts to kill himself is guilty of a misdemeanour, and is liable to imprisonment for one year”.

However, the amendment proposed by Waive to the aforementioned section reads, “Any person who attempts to kill himself is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to compulsory counselling and community service for a period not less than six months”.

While leading the debate, Waive said people would need counselling and help rather than punishment if they attempt suicide.

The lawmaker said the corpses of those who commit suicide are disposed of by the police but those who fail in the process to kill themselves should be rehabilitated and reintegrated into the society.

“The economy is biting hard; things are difficult and people are tempted here and there,” he said.

The legislator said mental health such as depression, long-term substance abuse disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorder, psychosis and other psychiatric disorders are the most common risk factors linked to suicidal behaviour.

He said, “Nearly one-third of suicidal attempts repeat the behaviour within a year and some of the attempters eventually commit suicide.

“Suicides and attempts have been on the increase in Nigeria. This could be due to several reasons but primarily due to the harsh economic conditions of the average Nigerian.

“This bill suggests that suicidal people need effective treatments, counselling and assistance and not punishment.”

The lawmaker said penalising attempted suicide is “hardly a prevention method”; instead, the law should direct the appropriate authorities to assist the traumatised attempters.

The lawmaker said, “Self-destructive behaviour is often a cry for help since suicide is mainly an indication of underlying mental and psychological disorder.

“The criminal laws are better suited for prosecuting criminal acts, not an exhibited call for help and act of distress.”

The “ayes” were louder than the “nays” when Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, put the bill to a voice vote.

Waive sponsored a similar bill in the nineth assembly but it didn’t scale through legislative hurdles.