Mohbad’s autopsy result to be ready in 4 weeks

Richard Somiari, the director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, says the results of an autopsy conducted on Mohbad, the late singer, would be ready in the next three or four weeks.

Somiari gave the assurance on Wednesday while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer.

Mohbad, 27, died on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day.

His death generated controversies, prompting the Lagos state government to demand a coroner’s inquest.

The inquest began on October 13, 2023, and is held at the Ikorodu magistrates’ court.

NAN reports that the witness was cross-examined by defence counsel in the inquest.

“We expected to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death,” Somiari told Adedayo Shotobi, the coroner.

“We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in death of Mohbad since no actual cause was mentioned.”

The forensic expert assured the public of adequate security and monitoring of samples for the autopsy.

“We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad,” he said.

Also testifying, Sadiq ‘Spending’ Ayobami said he saw the deceased last a day before his death.

He said both of them attended a concert at Ikorodu and returned to his house after which he left before the singer’s death.

Abiodun Kolawole, an activist representing the African Women Lawyers Association, urged the parents of the deceased to channel their grievances to the court of law in respect of the paternity of the singer’s child, instead of going through social media.

The coroner adjourned the case until April 15 and directed all parties in the inquest to be present on that day.