Yemi Obafemi
The autopsy report of late Mohbad has revealed that blood sampling that was supposed to be conducted on the late singer immediately after his death to determine fatal anaphylactic shock, was not possible due to his burial on the second day.
The autopsy report was said to have showed traces of Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in the late singer’s blood system.
Antihistamines are drugs used to treat allergies, stomach problems, colds, and anxiety, among other conditions.
The Cable report that the autopsy and toxicology test, which were conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, suggested the possibility of a fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction as the possible cause of Mohbad’s death.
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
The report further stated that the hospital retrieved samples of the late singer’s gastric contents, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung for a toxicology test.
The report reads, “It is noteworthy that the body neither had an autopsy nor 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.
“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, 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 the 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.”
September 12, 2023, Mohbad, a 27-year-old singer formerly signed to Naira Marley’s record label, Marlian Music, passed away under controversial circumstances that sparked widespread
