The autopsy conducted on the body of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has provided insights into the possible cause of his death. The report indicated that while the precise cause of death could not be conclusively determined, there is a possibility of drug reactions based on the post-mortem and toxicology findings.
The autopsy, performed at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), involved collecting samples of Mohbad’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung for toxicological analysis. According to TheCable, the anatomical and pathological findings disclosed an injury on Mohbad’s right forearm, and his body exhibited moderate to severe decomposition at the time of exhumation.
The autopsy report stated, “No significant gross finding” could be linked to the singer’s death. The toxicology results showed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, though the concentration was not within a fatal or lethal range. The report elaborated, “Antihistamines are medicines used to treat symptoms of allergies. They are also used to treat a variety of other conditions such as stomach problems, colds, and anxiety, among others.”
The report highlighted that the body had neither undergone an autopsy nor been embalmed before burial on the second day. It stated, “Following the Order for Exhumation, the body was exhumed on 21/09/2023 (8 days after the burial). Autopsy revealed moderate to marked decomposition of organs. Apart from the superficial injury on the right forearm, no significant gross finding could be attributed to death.”
Further, the report emphasized the challenges in determining fatal anaphylactic shock due to the delayed exhumation and subsequent decomposition. “In determining fatal anaphylactic shock, blood sample needs to be taken as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this was prevented or made impossible by the burial of the deceased on the second day. In the light of the foregoing, cause of death could not be ascertained. However, the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock (drug reaction) could be considered in view of the absence of any significant post-mortem and toxicology findings.”
