There are strong indications that the Lagos State Government has received the toxicology test results conducted to determine the cause of death of late music star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, and has submitted it to the police authorities for further action. Mohbad, who died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023, was a former signee of Marlian Music, owned by Naira Marley.
Following his death, the Lagos State Police Command inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer's death, which also led to the arrest of Naira Marley and controversial Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, among others. They were later released on bail pending trial proper.
The singer's body was exhumed for autopsy on September 21, 2023, and earlier in November 2023, the coroner's court in Ikorodu completed the autopsy on the external body, while the toxicology test, which was conducted in the United States of America, focused on the internal body.
A state government source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the toxicology test results were sent to the state DNA and Forensic Centre last week and subsequently transmitted to the police. However, the exact contents of the report are currently being analyzed and interpreted by the pathologist who conducted the autopsy.
Efforts to reach Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, SAN, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, and the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, for comment were unsuccessful as of press time. Earlier, the Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, had stated that the toxicology result would be ready within three to four weeks, emphasizing the thoroughness of the investigation and the assurance of proper monitoring and security of samples.
