The auxiliary nurse who treated the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed shocking details about his last moments.
Testifying before Justice C.A. Shotobi at the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Friday, the nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, said the rapper reacted to a tetanus injection, began vomiting, and later convulsed before being rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Medical treatment and initial reaction
On September 12, 2024, Ogedengbe was contacted by Ayobami Sodiq, also known as Spending, to treat Mohbad at his Lekki home. She arrived at around 2:30 p.m. and noticed a swollen wound on his right hand. To prevent infection, she administered a tetanus injection to his upper arm.
Knowing that Mohbad had an ulcer, she avoided giving him diclofenac, a pain reliever that could worsen ulcers. Instead, she injected him with 4ml of paracetamol diluted with 1ml of water. She also administered a slow 10ml dose of ceftriaxone, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Shortly after receiving the injection, Mohbad became restless. He stood up, rushed to the toilet, and vomited.
“When he returned, he sat on the floor, and I noticed goosebumps on his skin,” Ogedengbe said. She immediately pointed it out to his wife, Omowunmi, who responded that it was a normal reaction for him after taking injections.
Emergency response and hospital rush
At the time, four people were in the room—Mohbad, his wife, Ogedengbe, and Ayobami. Ogedengbe asked Omowunmi why she had not mentioned his history of reacting to injections.
Shortly after, Omowunmi took Mohbad to the bathroom and poured water on his head to cool him down.
Realizing the situation was getting worse, Ogedengbe and Ayobami rushed to a pharmacy to buy medication for an allergic reaction. However, they faced delays at the first pharmacy.
After visiting another pharmacy, they obtained hydrocortisone, a steroid used for allergic reactions, along with normal saline infusion. But when they returned, they found Mohbad outside the house, struggling. Preparations were already underway to take him to the hospital.
Due to heavy traffic and a lack of available vehicles, he was transported on a motorcycle. Sadly, he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Confusion at the hospital and police involvement
Ogedengbe recalled that when they arrived at the hospital, medical personnel hesitated before attending to Mohbad, causing confusion.
His body was later taken back home at around 8 p.m. That night, they went to Orchid Lekki Police Station to obtain a death certificate. Officers then directed them to Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah for further inquiries.
Legal proceedings and next steps
Following cross-examinations by lawyers representing Mohbad’s family, his wife, and the Lagos State government, the court adjourned the case to Friday, March 21, 2024, for further hearings.
In February 2025, the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions announced that Ogedengbe and Ayobami Sodiq would face legal charges for reckless and negligent acts under Section 251 (e) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Meanwhile, the court acquitted musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, music promoter Samson Balogun, also called Sam Larry, Owodunni Ibrahim (Primeboy), and Mohbad’s former manager, Opere Babatunde.
As the case continues, questions remain about the events leading to Mohbad’s tragic death.
