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Pathologist Unable to Determine Cause of Mohbad’s Death Despite Autopsy

Written by Jerry Alomatu on May 16, 2024

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the coroner’s inquest held in Lagos State on Wednesday.

According to Shittu, the pathologist in charge of the autopsy indicated to the coroner that the body had decomposed by the time the examination was conducted, rendering it impossible to ascertain the cause of death.

Shittu further explained, The pathologist stated that the cause of death cannot be determined due to the advanced decomposition of the body. Therefore, it remains unclear, and no specific reason can be determined.

Additionally, the pathologist suggested that the late singer may have reacted adversely to certain medications administered to him before his death.

Shittu urged the public to withhold strong reactions to the news, emphasizing the expertise of the pathologist who provided the report. He noted that the full report had not been obtained yet, as the coroner advised applying for access to it.

Furthermore, a date has been scheduled for the cross-examination of the pathologist regarding the autopsy findings.

Mohbad, formerly signed to Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley, passed away on September 12 at the age of 27, sparking controversy surrounding the circumstances of his death on social media.

The Lagos State Police Command initiated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the death on September 18, 2023.

His body was exhumed on September 21, 2023, for autopsy purposes. In April, The PUNCH exclusively reported the completion of the toxicology test aimed at determining the cause of his death, with the results sent to the pathologist for analysis.