Olayiwola Matthew
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has announced that the toxicology report and other forensic analyses conducted in the United States on the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have been received.
During a press conference at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, Pedro confirmed that the autopsy report was now with the Lagos State pathologist and the coroner magistrate.
Pedro acknowledged delays in the investigation, attributing them to the time required for thorough forensic processes.
“On the Mohbad’s case, yes, I agree there has been a delay, and the delay is caused by the time taken for investigation,” he stated.
He emphasised the importance of comprehensive investigative procedures, including forensic analysis and toxicology, to ensure that any case presented in court had the necessary evidence to secure a conviction.
“Forensic analysis, toxicology, all these are part of the investigation. A full-proof investigation is essential for leading to a conviction in any case that is presented before the courts,” Pedro added.
He, however, 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.