Drug reaction possible cause of Mohbad’s death – Autopsy reports

 

An autopsy conducted on the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has provided insights into his potential cause of death.

The report, obtained by TheCable on Thursday, suggests a possible drug reaction, though the exact cause remains uncertain based on the limited post-mortem and toxicology findings.

Samples of MohBad’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung were collected for a thorough toxicology examination.

The results revealed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used to treat allergies, stomach ailments, cold symptoms, and anxiety, in his system. However, the concentration detected was not considered fatal.

The anatomical and pathological examination noted an injury on MohBad’s right forearm, and his body was found to be moderately to severely decomposed upon exhumation. The report suggests the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction, despite inconclusive post-mortem and toxicology results. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction with potentially life-threatening implications.

The report highlights, “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, eight 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.”

“Samples were taken for toxicology to determine if there was any anaphylactic reaction, substances of abuse, overdosage, or common household poisoning. Toxicology revealed positive findings of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine; however, this concentration was not in a fatal or lethal range. The other analytics were unremarkable.”

“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, 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 following day.