The family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has conducted a second autopsy to determine the cause of his death.
The autopsy, ordered by Ms T.A. Shotobi, Magistrate of the Coroner Court, is part of an ongoing investigation into the artist’s death.
A statement from the family’s legal team, signed by Monisola Odumosu, confirmed that the autopsy was conducted on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Odumosu mentioned that if the post-mortem procedure does not reveal the cause of death, the family plans to proceed with toxicology and histology tests on the obtained samples.
This development follows a June 26, 2024, court order allowing Joseph Aloba, Mohbad’s father, to commission an independent autopsy by a licensed and certified pathologist.
The court mandated that Mr. Aloba bear all costs associated with the examination, evaluation, and autopsy.
The comprehensive procedure was witnessed by a limited group, including Joseph Aloba, the appointed forensic pathologist and his team, and Aloba’s legal representatives. Wunmi Aloba, the deceased’s wife, was represented by her legal team and her appointed pathologist, who observed the procedure.
The Coroner Court has emphasized its commitment to a thorough and transparent investigation to determine Mohbad’s cause of death, aiming to provide closure for the family and maintain the integrity of the judicial process. Further updates are expected following the completion of the second part of the autopsy if deemed necessary.
Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances. The pathologist initially employed to investigate the cause of death reported to the Coroner’s Inquest on May 15 that the cause could not be ascertained as the body had decomposed before the test was carried out.