Autopsy: Pathologist Begins Analysis As Mohbad’s Toxicology Result Ready

The toxicology examinations aimed at determining the cause of death of the renowned Nigerian music artist, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, have been finalised, and the findings have been sent to the Lagos State Police Command.

The examinations carried out in the United States, seek to shed light on the events leading to the singer’s unexpected passing.

Last November, Lagos State Counsel, Oluwaseun Akinde, informed the coroner’s court in Ikorodu that although the external body autopsy had been completed, the toxicology test, which involves internal analysis, was still pending.

The recent conclusion of this test represents a notable progression in the investigation.

A representative from the Lagos State government, who wished to remain anonymous due to communication restrictions regarding the case, informed Punch that the toxicology results were received by the state’s DNA and Forensic Centre last week.

The results were then transmitted to the police earlier this week to assist with further investigations.

The source said, “The toxicology test is ready and given to the police. We projected 10 weeks from thoutset,et but it came in before then. It was received by the DNA and Forensic Centre last week and has been sent to the police.”

A source in the Lagos State Police Command who also spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not permitted to speak to the press confirmed the receipt of the result.

The source said, “The toxicology report is with us. It arrived on Monday but it is medical jargon for us. We don’t understand what it is. So it has been sent to the pathologist that carried out the autopsy to analyse and interpret it.”

The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on March 20, said that the toxicology result would be ready in the next three to four weeks.

Somiari, while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer, said, “We expected to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death.”

He said, “We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in the death of Mohbad since no actual cause was mentioned.”
The forensic expert assured the public of adequate security and monitoring of samples for the autopsy.

He said, “We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad.”