Protesters and admirers of late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, were allegedly dispersed with teargas on Thursday night at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State.

On Thursday, demonstrators conducted a candlelight walk in memory of the late singer.

While announcing the protest on Monday night via the deceased's official X handle, management stated that they "appreciate the outpouring of love from fans around the world to those who've organized events in their communities as a way to honour and pay respect to our shining light, we say thank you." Join us for a candlelight parade and tribute concert in Mohbad."

The protesters were dressed in white T-shirts played and danced to the songs of the late artiste, as part of their last respect and tribute.

However, a voice in a video seen by our correspondent from a popular skit maker, Oluwadolaz, claimed, “We have been dispersed with teargas…”

While some said the teargas canisters were fired by state police officers, a video uploaded on X via actress Iyabo Ojo's Instagram live video and seen by our correspondent showed one of those who attended the candlelight vigil stating, "I came out for my brother, Mohbad." This is the cab driver who assisted me. They used tear gas. These individuals entered from the back. We don't know who they are. I've never met them. All of the cops were there to keep us safe."

"We were sitting in front of the tollgate," another lady explained. We had a large number of police officers present. So we don't know where the teargas originated from. We only witnessed the tear gas from behind. There was no way for the car to move. This cab was important in our success."

Meanwhile, a prominent On-Air Personality, Do2dtun, tweeted, "Honesty over Honesty Nigerians do not listen." WE PERFORM THE MOST. This march finished more than three hours ago at Muri Okunola Park. We came to an end and all went. Some continued on to the Lekki toll gate. It is not a demonstration. It's called a CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION."

According to TalkTalk Nigeria Online, the candlelight parade began at 5 p.m. and was organized by the late singer's management, while a tribute performance began at 8 p.m. at Muri Okunola Park.

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Attempts to contact the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, were futile because he did not pick up his phone or respond to text messages at the time of filing this report.