The cause of the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known by his stage name, Mohbad, remains unclear after an autopsy revealed significant decomposition.

Lawyer Wahab Shittu, representing the singer’s family, spoke to reporters on Wednesday following a coroner’s inquest.

The pathologist reportedly stated the body’s condition prevented a definitive cause of death. However, a possible reaction to medication administered before his death is being investigated.

Shittu clarified the pathologist couldn’t confirm from Mohbad’s autopsy if the drugs were the cause.

The lawyer said, “He said, “According to him (pathologist), the cause of death cannot be determined because by the time they conducted the test, the body had decomposed and that it is not possible for them to determine the cause of death.

“So, in summary, he is saying the cause of death cannot be ascertained. When you say the cause of death cannot be ascertained, it means it is suspicious, it is not clear. No particular reason.

“He went further to say that he does not know whether it is those drugs that led to the death,” he added.

The Guardian reports that the musician died on Sept. 12, 2023, and was buried the following day.

He was 27 years old.

His death generated controversies, prompting the Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest into the death.

The inquest, which began on Oct. 13, 2023, is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.

Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, had on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, told the coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that the probe into Mohbad’s death included a possible case of poisoning.

“We expected to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death.

“We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in the 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.

“We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad,” he said.

Also testifying, Mr Sadiq Ayobami, popularly called Spendy, said that he saw the deceased last a day before his death.

He said that both of them attended a concert at Ikorodu and returned to his house after which he left before the singer’s death.

Mrs Abiodun Kolawole, an activist representing the African Women Lawyers Association, urged the parents of the deceased to channel their grievances to the court of law in respect of the paternity of the singer’s child, instead of going through social media.