Mohbad’s autopsy results set to be released

• Dr Somiari has hinted at a date which the first set of Mohbad’s autopsy results will be released.
• The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Center mentioned it while giving his testimony during a coroner’s inquest.
• Somiari said the results should be ready in three to four weeks.

An autopsy conducted on the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad would be ready in the next three to four weeks.

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

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

Recall that the musician, Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27 years.

His death generated controversies across the country and beyond, 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 are 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.”

Meanwhile, The Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report alleging that Afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy, was re-arrested over the death of his friend and colleague, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Primeboy, who was earlier arrested following the controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death a few months ago, has been visiting the SCID every week since the commencement of the investigation.

A report which went viral on Tuesday alleged that he was re-arrested and detained by the Lagos police command during his Tuesday visit.

However, when contacted on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, described the report as false.