NMS Laboratory denies conducting an autopsy on late Nigerian singer Mohbad

The National Health Service (NMS) Laboratory in Pennsylvania has denied conducting toxicology tests on late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This denial comes amid conflicting reports about the investigation into Mohbad’s death, raising serious questions about how forensic testing was handled and communicated in this case .

In a surprising development, NMS Labs has denied the claims of the Lagos State Government regarding Mohbad’s toxicology test. Punch Newspaper launched a fact-finding mission to uncover the truth behind the musician’s death, which led to this revelation.

Previously, a pathologist told the Coroner’s Court on 15 May 2024 that determining the cause of Mohbad’s death through a post-mortem examination was impossible due to the state of his body. state of severe decomposition. When the Court of Inquiry convened in Ikorodu in November 2023, state attorney Omotoso Akinde stated that no toxicology tests, which are usually part of an autopsy, were performed.

Omotoso mentioned in a live show that the state DNA and Forensic Center handles such cases, often collaborating with affiliated centers in the United States, including NMS Labs in Pennsylvania. However, an email dated May 17, 2024 from Esther Dede, Customer Service Associate in NMS Labs’ Forensics Department, stated: “Unfortunately, we do not have a case for that patient.”

This denial adds complexity to the investigation into Mohbad’s death, raising more questions about how forensic test results in the case were handled and communicated.

News of the US laboratory’s denial sparked a wave of reactions on social networks. Fans and concerned citizens are demanding answers and justice for Mohbad. The hashtag #JusticeForMohbad has been trending on X as users expressed frustration and disappointment with the ongoing investigation. Public calls for transparency and accountability in the investigation continue to grow louder, reflecting widespread concern about the circumstances of Mohbad’s untimely death.

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