The Lagos State Government has finally received the toxicology report for late singer Mohbad, conducted in the United States.

Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro made this announcement on October 21, 2024, during a press conference commemorating his first year in office.

According to Pedro, the delay in the case was due to the prolonged investigation, which included forensic analysis and toxicology tests.

“On Mohbad case, I agree there has been a delay, and the delay is caused by time taken for investigation

“Forensic analysis and toxicology, are all part of the investigation. Full-proof investigation that can lead at least to conviction in a case that is presented before the courts.

“The reports have been received from the United States. The autopsy is now with the Lagos State Pathologist and the Coroner magistrate.
“The delay is now with Mohbad’s family, who have indicated that they would like to conduct their independent autopsy, but despite this, the trial will soon commence, and the court will do justice in the matter,” the AG said.

It’s been over a year since Mohbad’s controversial death on September 12, 2023.

The police had previously mentioned that they were awaiting the toxicology results from the US, as the state-of-the-art forensic laboratory in Lagos was destroyed during the ENDSARS protest.
Now that the report is out, the government plans to commence trial to uncover the individuals responsible for Mohbad’s death.

However, there’s another delay – Mohbad’s family wants to conduct an independent autopsy. Despite this, the trial will proceed, and the court will ensure justice is served.

The case has been a long and winding one, with the police setting up a panel to probe Mohbad’s death, leading to the arrest of an unlicensed nurse who administered a vaccine to him. His corpse was also exhumed for further investigation.