Nigerian singer and the owner of the Marlian Music record label, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has raised concerns about his safety as he plans to return to Nigeria to clear his name in singer Mohbad’s death.

According to Naira Marley, he’s willing to cooperate with the police to aid ongoing investigations into the mysterious passing of his former protege, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

He, however, claims that the real culprit behind Mohbad’s death is trying to rope him and have him “lynched”.

The singer made this known through an official statement released via his Instagram page on Tuesday.

The statement reads in full: “In the last few days, there has been a lot of onslaught on my person and reputation globally over the death of my former signee. All manner of stories has been woven against me in respect of his untimely death. I have not only been in shock over the death of the deceased whom I considered to be my brother and member of our music family, but over the various lies spread and threats against me.

“Before I progress further, let me say that as it is traumatic for a lot of people to bear the reality of lleri’s death, so it is to me. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Permit me to categorically state that I have no hand in the death of llerioluwa, either directly or indirectly. It is not unusual in the industry, just like in several other industries to have family friction, even amongst blood relatives.

“Truly, we had our own share of misunderstandings whilst working together, but the disagreement between us was never to the extent being painted by some hirelings. It never degenerated to the extent of wishing each other death. Even at that, we were resolving our business disputes legally before he had passed.

”I am certain that the culprit behind his death and has a vendetta against me and are fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them. In due time the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death will be unveiled and the world will know the truth. This kind of scenario of attempting to set someone up is not novel in the industry as other great musicians have experienced the same and came out better and stronger. Mine will not be an exception as I am innocent of the accusations.’