A Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has ordered the prosecution of Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who administered a tetanus injection allegedly linked to the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
Presiding Magistrate, C.A. Shotobi, ruled on Friday that Ogedengbe acted unlawfully by administering medical treatment without being a registered nurse or licensed health practitioner. The court found that the injection triggered medical complications that ultimately led to Mohbad’s death.
The coroner also expressed serious concern over systemic lapses in Nigeria’s health sector, warning that a lack of proper regulation has allowed unqualified individuals to function as healthcare providers.
In a separate directive, the court ordered an investigation into the failure of the Nigeria Police to respond to a petition filed by Mohbad before his death. The probe is expected to determine whether there was official negligence or dereliction of duty on the part of law enforcement.
The ruling marks a significant step toward accountability in a case that has gripped national attention and reignited public calls for reforms in healthcare and policing.
