CORONER'S INQUEST ON MOHBAD: COURT ADJOURNS TO OCTOBER 13 FOR HEARING

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The coroner inquest that is looking into the cause of death of 27-year-old IleriOluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as MohBad has agreed on the witnesses that will be called to give evidence in the matter.

Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos, Justice Mojisola Dada, last Wednesday, set up an inquest to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the artiste.

The setting up of the inquest was sequel to a demand by human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, for the Coroner to conduct a thorough investigation on Mohbad’s tragic death.

It is also in pursuant with the extant provision of sections 14&15 of the coroner system law of Lagos State, cap C15 laws of Lagos state 2015.

The counsel representing the family of the deceased, Funmilayo Falana, while speaking to journalists who were barred from the courtroom on Friday, said the first sitting was held to determine the number of witnesses who would testify in the case while assuring Nigerians that Justice would be served in the case.

The decision was made by lawyers at the Candide Johnson Courthouse, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, in a closed door meeting away from journalists.

She said, “What we did today was to decide how the procedures would help to find out how and when he died in other to get justice.

We have fixed October 13th, for the next hearing and we would call our witnesses.”

She added that people should be hopeful as the coroner will ensure justice for the late singer.

“We represent the interest of Justice, let’s allow peace to reign but, justice must be served.” She said.

Recall that on September 14, Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, said the singer passed away after receiving an injection administered by an auxiliary nurse on September 12, 2023

The late singer’s remains have been deposited at the mortuary, according to a statement made by the Lagos State Police Command.

Meanwhile, Festus Ogun, the lawyer who filed the case for inquest, stated that, no witness would be absent when they are called upon while revealing that it will be labeled as an offense to the court for a witness to be summoned and refuse to show up.

“The number of witnesses would determine how long the case would take but, i can assure you that it wouldn’t take long.” He said

The coroner has however, fixed October 13, 2023 as the date to call the witnesses for hearing.