Autopsy reveals possible drug reaction as cause of Mohbad's death
An autopsy performed on late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has suggested a possible cause of his death.
The report, obtained by TheCable on Thursday, indicated that while the exact cause remains uncertain, a potential drug reaction is suspected based on limited post-mortem and toxicology findings.
Samples of Mohbad’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung were collected for comprehensive toxicology examination. The results revealed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in his system, though not in a fatal concentration. Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergies, stomach ailments, cold symptoms, and anxiety.
The anatomical and pathological examination noted an injury on Mohbad’s right forearm and moderate to severe decomposition of his body upon exhumation. The report suggests a potential fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction, despite inconclusive post-mortem and toxicology results. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction with life-threatening implications.
The report stated, “It is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor was embalmed prior to interment on the second day. 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."
The report noted that toxicology was performed to check for 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.”
It added, "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 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.”
Mohbad died at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023, under mysterious circumstances and was buried the next day.
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