The results of the autopsy conducted on the late singer Mohbad’s body have shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to TheCable Lifestyle,the autopsy revealed that Mohbad had an injury on his right forearm and his body was in a state of moderate to severe decomposition.
While the autopsy did not reveal any significant gross findings that could be attributed to Mohbad’s death, the toxicology report showed the presence of Diphenhydramine, an anti-histamine, in his system. However, the concentration was not in a fatal or lethal range.
The report noted that the cause of death could not be ascertained due to the lack of significant post-mortem and toxicology findings. However, it suggested that a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction could not be ruled out.
The autopsy was conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after Mohbad’s body was exhumed on September 21, 2023, eight days after his burial.
The report said the cause of death could not be ascertained. It, however, added that there is a possibility of drug reaction in view of any significant post-mortem and toxicology findings.
“It is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor embalmed prior to interment on the second day,” the report states.
“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.
“Against this background, samples were taken for toxicology. This is to determine if there was any anaphylactic reaction, substances of abuse, overdosage or common household poisoning.
“Toxicology revealed positive findings of Diphenhydramine, an anti-histamine; 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 the light of the foregoing, 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.”
