The recent autopsy report on the deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, has disclosed fresh information regarding his passing.
However, the precise cause of death remains uncertain. Key points from the report include:
The Autopsy was conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and involved a toxicology examination.
Traces of Diphenhydramine, an anti-histamine, were found in Mohbad’s system, but the levels were not lethal.
Anti-histamines are commonly used to address various medical conditions such as allergies, stomach issues, colds, and anxiety.
Mohbad had an injury on his right forearm and his body displayed moderate to severe decomposition since it was exhumed eight days after burial.
Despite these findings, no specific causes directly linked to his death were identified.
The report raises the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction, even in the absence of conclusive post-mortem and toxicology results.
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic response that can be life-threatening.
“It is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor embalmed prior to interment on the second day,” the report states.
“Following the Order for Exhumation, the body was exhumed on 21/09/2023 (8 days after the burial).
“Autopsy 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.
“Against 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.
“Toxicology revealed positive findings of Diphenhydramine, an anti-histamine; however, this concentration was not in a fatal or lethal range. The other analytics were unremarkable.
“In determining fatal anaphylactic shock, blood sample needs to be taken as quickly as possible.
“Unfortunately, this was prevented or made impossible by the burial of the deceased on the second day. In the light of the foregoing, cause of death could not be ascertained.
“However, the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock (drug reaction) could be considered in view of the absence of any significant post mortem and toxicology findings.”
Meanwhile, The importance of timely blood sampling to determine fatal anaphylactic shock is emphasized in the autopsy report. However, this was not possible in this case due to Mohbad’s burial on the second day.
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