Dr. Richard Somiari, Director of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, has informed the Coroner inquiring into the cause of death of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, that the results of an autopsy performed on the deceased body would be available in the next three to four weeks.
Somiari offered the promise on Wednesday while appearing before Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, the coroner. The witness was cross-examined by the defence counsel at the inquest.
In his testimony, Somiari told the Coroner, “We expect to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death.
“We also 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.
He said, “We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad”.
Also testifying, Mr Sadiq Ayobami, also known as Spendy, stated that he last saw the deceased the day before his death.
He stated that they both attended a concert in Ikorodu and then returned to the singer’s house before leaving.
Mrs Abiodun Kolawole, an activist representing the African Women Lawyers Association, asked the deceased’s parents to take their issues about the singer’s child’s paternity to court rather than using social media.
The Coroner, Magistrate Shotobi, has adjourned the inquiry until April 15.
