The toxicology examination aimed at determining the cause of death for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has been completed. The test, conducted in the United States, was confirmed by State counsel Oluwaseun Akinde during a session at the coroner’s court in the Ikorodu area of the state in November 2023.
Akinde stated that while the autopsy focusing on the external body of the deceased had been finalized, the toxicology test aimed to explore internal factors. Recently, an official from the Lagos State Government, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the test results had returned to Nigeria and had been forwarded to the police.
"The toxicology test has been concluded and handed over to the police. Originally, we anticipated a 10-week timeframe, but it was expedited. The laboratory initially designated for the analysis was damaged during the #EndSARS protests. Consequently, the sample had to be processed abroad. Now that it's back, it's up to the police to proceed with their investigation and potentially press charges. The responsibility lies with them," the official explained.
A source within the Lagos State Police Command, also speaking anonymously, confirmed the receipt of the toxicology report but noted that its technical language required interpretation by the pathologists who conducted the autopsy.
"The toxicology report has been received, but it's filled with medical terminology. We lack the expertise to interpret it accurately. It's currently with the pathologists who performed the autopsy, and once they provide a layman's interpretation, it will be communicated through the office of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)," the source disclosed.
