A member of the Brothers Keepers gang, who was also a suspected contract killer, was discovered deceased inside a burning residence in Surrey on Monday. The victim, Naseem Ali Mohammed, had only recently returned to Canada from the Middle East before his death.
Discovery and Investigation Details
Emergency responders found Mohammed's body at a home located at 12732 56th Ave. in Surrey. While authorities have not officially confirmed his identity, multiple police and underworld sources, along with social media posts, have identified him as the victim. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken charge of the case.
Investigators believe Mohammed, known by the nicknames "Lil Man," "Certi2x," and "Wlatt," was shot before the fire was set. A source indicated IHIT was verifying the body's fingerprints prior to an official release. Postmedia obtained a photograph appearing to show Mohammed after he was shot, with significant blood on the right side of his face.
House Rental and Owner's Shock
The property owner, Bahadar Singh Sandhu, revealed he had rented the house for one month through a realtor just a week before the murder. Sandhu, who built the home himself and previously lived there, said the realtor offered $10,000 for the short-term rental—$5,000 in cash and $5,000 via e-transfer.
"We don't know that he's going to bring this guy," Sandhu stated, expressing he had no knowledge Mohammed was staying at the property. After the discovery, the realtor claimed ignorance about the incident. Sandhu, who was not allowed inside by police to assess the fire damage to his $2.9 million home, said, "I feel so sad about my house."
Background and Gang Rivalry
Mohammed, who also pursued a rap career, had been living in Dubai since his release from a U.S. prison in the fall of 2024, maintaining a lower profile. However, he remained a suspect in several gang-related murders across two Canadian provinces.
In the days leading up to his death, he had posted videos on his Instagram account from inside a vehicle driving around Surrey. Following news of his killing, rivals from the UN gang celebrated on social media. Posts included images of champagne and a cake with red icing that read, "Certi2x got smoked," accompanied by a happy face.
This behavior mirrored Mohammed's own past actions; after the 2021 murder of gangster Gary Kang in Surrey, he posted a video flashing a firearm, boasting about expensive possessions, and taunting rivals with threats.
The case highlights the ongoing violent conflicts within British Columbia's gang landscape, with IHIT continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohammed's death and the arson.
