The forensic analyses and toxicology report of the late Afrobeats artist, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, have been received in Nigeria after being conducted in the United States. This confirmation was made by Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, on Monday, October 21.
During a press conference at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Alausa, Ikeja, Pedro verified that the autopsy report has been forwarded to the Lagos State Pathologist and the coroner magistrate. This briefing was part of a series of events marking his first year in office and an upcoming strategic stakeholders' meeting.
Pedro acknowledged the delays in the investigation, attributing them to the time required for a thorough forensic process. "On the Mohbad case, yes, I agree there has been a delay, and the delay is caused by time taken for investigation," he stated.
He further explained that comprehensive investigative procedures, including forensic analysis and toxicology, are indispensable to ensure that any case brought to court has the necessary evidence to secure a conviction.
"Forensic analysis, toxicology, all these are part of the investigation. Full-proof investigation that can lead at least to conviction in a case that is presented before the courts," Pedro said.
The Attorney General also clarified that the toxicology examination had to be conducted in the United States due to the destruction of the Lagos DNA and Forensic Centre during the #EndSARS protests of October 2020.
