The autopsy report on the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has revealed drug reaction as a possible cause of his death.
Though the exact cause of death remains uncertain, there is speculation about a potential drug reaction based on limited post-mortem and toxicology findings.
According to 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 Mohbad’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 singer’s gastric contents, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung for a toxicology test.
The report was said to have shown traces of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in the late singer’s blood system.
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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 Mohbad’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, “It is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor 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.
“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.”
The autopsy report highlighted the importance of timely blood sampling to determine fatal anaphylactic shock, which was not possible in this case due to Mohbad’s burial on the second day.
It added, “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, a 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, the 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 passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023, under mysterious circumstances and was buried the next day which sparked widespread debate.
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