MOHBAD: AUTOPSY REVEALS REACTION TO DRUG AS POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DEATH – REPORT

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The autopsy report on the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that cause of his death might be a possible reaction to drugs.

According to a report by The Cable, the autopsy and toxicology test, which were conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, suggested the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction as the possible cause of Mohbadā€™s death.

Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.

According to the report, the hospital retrieved samples of the late singerā€™s gastric contents, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung for a toxicology test.

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The report was said to have showed traces of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in the late singerā€™s blood system.

Antihistamines are drugs used to treat allergies, stomach problems, colds, and anxiety, among other conditions.

The autopsy report was, however, said to have revealed that the concentration of the drug was not fatal or lethal to harm or lead to his death.

The anatomical and pathological tests also revealed an injury on Mohbadā€™s right forearm and moderate to severe decomposition of his body, which was exhumed eight days after burial.

However, no significant gross findings could be attributed to his death, according to the report.

The report reads, ā€œIt is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor embalmed prior to interment on the second day.

ā€œFollowing the Order for Exhumation, the body was exhumed on 21/09/2023 (8 days after the burial).

ā€œAutopsy revealed moderate to marked decomposition of organs. Apart from the superficial injury on the right forearm, no significant gross finding could be attributed to death.

ā€œAgainst this background, samples were taken for toxicology. This is to determine if there was any anaphylactic reaction, substances of abuse, overdosage or common household poisoning.ā€

The autopsy report highlighted the importance of timely blood sampling to determine fatal anaphylactic shock, which was not possible in this case due to Mohbadā€™s burial on the second day.

It added, ā€œToxicology revealed positive findings of Diphenhydramine, an anti-histamine; however, this concentration was not in a fatal or lethal range. The other analytics were unremarkable.

ā€œIn determining fatal anaphylactic shock, a blood sample needs to be taken as quickly as possible.

ā€œUnfortunately, this was prevented or made impossible by the burial of the deceased on the second day. In the light of the foregoing, the cause of death could not be ascertained.

ā€œHowever, the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock (drug reaction) could be considered in view of the absence of any significant post-mortem and toxicologyĀ findings.ā€

Mohbad, a 27-year-old artist formerly signed to Naira Marleyā€™s record label, Marlian Music, passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances that sparked widespread debate.

In response, the Lagos State Police Command established a 13-member special investigation team on September 18, 2023, to investigate the death.

The incident led to the arrest of Naira Marley, Balogun Eletu (also known as Sam Larry), and others.

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