Dr. Uworm Okereke Eze, a forensic pathologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, has formally released findings following his appointment to conduct a second autopsy and toxicology analysis into the death of pop star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Eze received a formal letter on July 1, 2024, from HILLCEETEE PARTNERS, dated June 28, 2024, notifying him of his appointment as the independent forensic pathologist for the re-investigation of the late artist’s death.
This appointment was in compliance with a court order issued in SUIT NO: COR/IKD/10/2023: Aloba v Lagos State, which granted the family the right to conduct an independent autopsy and toxicology test at a hospital or laboratory of their choosing.
The second autopsy was conducted over two days on July 19 and July 20, 2024, at the Lagos State Government mortuary facility in Yaba.
The process followed the identification of the remains as that of Ilerioluwa Aloba by his father, Mr. Joseph Aloba, and family representative, Mr. Oluwaseun Ojo.
According to Dr. Eze, the autopsy commenced at 3:30 p.m. on July 19 and concluded at 6:48 p.m. the same day. It resumed the following morning at 9:15 a.m. and concluded at 9:50 a.m.
He said all technical personnel, including representatives of Mrs. Wunmi Aloba, were present throughout the procedure.
The toxicology analysis employed advanced methods including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection. “No substances investigated, including drug abuse or psychotropic drugs, were detected in the samples,” Eze confirmed.
Regarding the cause of death, Eze stated that “in both the first and second autopsy, no lethal pathology is structurally demonstrable.”
However, he noted that the death appeared sudden and the surrounding circumstances are vital in determining the probable cause.
The first toxicology test had indicated the probable presence of common substances such as acetaminophen and caffeine, but the second test conclusively ruled out drug abuse or the presence of any psychotropic substances.
“No evidence of poisoning or significant blood loss was found,” Eze added, also noting the absence of any forensic signs of trauma or foul play during the second autopsy.
In conclusion, Eze stated: “Considering all postmortem findings, including ancillary tests and available background information, a major disruption of vital organ systems due to a severe and rapid hypersensitivity reaction to a substance administered by parenteral route is plausible.”
However, he emphasized that no evidence supports the involvement of drug abuse or psychotropic substances in the artist’s death.
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