Mohbad’s autopsy results ready in four weeks – Forensic expert

Six months after the tragic death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, an autopsy conducted on his remains would be ready in the next four weeks.

Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, gave the hint on Wednesday while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer.

The witness was cross-examined by defence counsel in the inquest.

Thefrontrank reports that Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.

His death generated controversies across the country, prompting Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest into the death.

The inquest, which began on October 13, 2023, is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.

Somiari told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi: “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.

“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.”