An autopsy conducted at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on the body of late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, has raised the possibility of a drug reaction contributing to his death.
The report, obtained by TheCable on Thursday, indicates that while the exact cause of death remains uncertain, a potential drug reaction is suspected based on limited post-mortem and toxicology findings.
According to the report, samples of MohBad’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung were collected for comprehensive toxicology testing. The results revealed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in his system. However, the concentration detected was not deemed fatal. Diphenhydramine is commonly used to treat allergies, stomach ailments, cold symptoms, and anxiety.
The anatomical and pathological examination also noted an injury on MohBad’s right forearm and moderate to severe decomposition of his body upon exhumation.
Despite inconclusive post-mortem and toxicology results, the report suggests the potential of a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
The report states, “It is noteworthy that 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 (8 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.”
The report continues, “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, a 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 under mysterious circumstances at the age of 27 on September 12, 2023, and was buried the next day.
