Dr. Richard Somiari, the Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, has assured that the results of the autopsy conducted on deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, will be available within the next three to four weeks.
The assurance was given during his testimony at a coroner’s inquest into the singer’s death, held on Wednesday.
Recall Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, and was laid to rest the following day. His demise sparked controversy, leading the Lagos State Government to initiate a coroner’s inquest to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.
The inquest, which commenced on October 13, 2023, is being held at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.
During his testimony, Dr. Somiari informed the coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that the initial autopsy results are expected within three to four weeks.
He said that they needed to explore various possibilities, including the involvement of poison, since the actual cause of Mohbad’s death was not initially determined.
“We searched for multiple possibilities to check if poison was involved in the death of Mohbad since no actual cause was mentioned,” Dr. Somiari stated.
Furthermore, the forensic expert assured the public of the security and monitoring of samples for the autopsy, stating that there are strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and authenticity of the results.
In his testimony, Mr. Sadiq Ayobami, also known as Spendy, revealed that he saw Mohbad the day before his demise. Both attended a concert in Ikorodu and returned to Spendy’s house before parting ways.
Mrs. Abiodun Kolawole, an activist representing the African Women Lawyers Association, urged Mohbad’s parents to address their concerns regarding the paternity of the singer’s child through legal channels rather than social media.
The coroner, Magistrate T. A. Shotobi, adjourned the case until April 15, directing all parties involved in the inquest to be present on that day for further proceedings.