The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has given the family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, the green light to carry out an independent autopsy and toxicology test. This decision was made to help the family determine the precise cause of the young artist’s death.
Mohbad’s untimely passing has sparked widespread attention and speculation, leading his family to seek clarity through a private examination. The court’s approval will allow them to engage independent forensic experts who can provide a detailed analysis of the circumstances surrounding his death.
The move is seen as a step towards transparency and ensuring that the truth about Mohbad’s demise is uncovered. The court’s decision aligns with the family’s desire for a thorough investigation, separate from any potential biases or limitations of the official autopsy conducted earlier.
This development has been welcomed by fans and supporters of the late singer, who have been vocal in their demand for justice and truth. The results of the independent tests are eagerly awaited and are expected to shed more light on the events leading to Mohbad’s death.
A statement signed by the head of the family’s legal team, Taiwo Odumosu, the court during its sitting on Wednesday also ordered that all legal expenses for the conduct and process of the toxicology test would be borne by the Aloba family.
The statement read in part, “The court has ordered that all legal expenses for the conduct and process of the toxicology test would be borne by the Aloba family. The deceased’s father, mother, and wife are also required to be present during the autopsy.
“The Coroner’s Court chaired by T.A Sonubi, who gave the order however said that all the legal expenses on the conduct and process of the toxicology test would be borne by the Aloba family.
“The application was brought because the late Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), died in suspicious circumstances on the 12th day of September 2023 and the applicant and his family are desirous of getting an independent autopsy and toxicology test to be done as a second opinion of the prospective autopsy report of the death of late Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba (Mohbad).
“The court further ordered that the father, mother and the wife of the deceased must be present at the autopsy.”
Odumosu added that the family welcomed the court’s decision, stating that they were eager to get to the bottom of the circumstances surrounding the late singer’s death.
The legal team, at a press conference addressed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu and Odumosu on June 17, 2024, had rejected the autopsy and toxicology test result on behalf of the Aloba family and urged for an independent toxicology test.
