The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr. Richard Somiari has provided an update on the autopsy conducted on the late Mohbad. Fans of the singer can now anticipate the revelation of the cause of his death.
According to Dr. Somiari, the results of the autopsy will be available within the next three to four weeks. This announcement was made during his testimony at the coroner’s inquest into the singer’s demise. On Wednesday, the defence counsel cross-examined the witness during the inquest.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was laid to rest the following day. He was only 27 years old at the time of his death.
The circumstances surrounding his demise sparked controversies, leading the Lagos State Government to initiate a coroner’s inquest. The proceedings for this inquest commenced on October 13, 2023, at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.
The defence counsel cross-examined the witness during the inquest proceedings. It is important to remember that the musician passed away on September 12, 2023, at the young age of 27.
His untimely death sparked controversies, leading the Lagos State Government to initiate a coroner’s inquest. The inquest officially commenced on October 13, 2023.
At the most recent hearing on March 20, Somiari informed Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, the Coroner, that they were anticipating the initial autopsy results within three to four weeks. These results would serve to authenticate the cause of death.
“We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in the 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.
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