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The Digest:

In a significant ruling, the Lagos State Coroner’s Court has directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prosecute Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse involved in the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad. The case brings attention to regulatory failures in the health sector.


Key Points:
  • The court orders the prosecution of Feyisayo Ogedengbe for administering an unlawful tetanus injection.
  • Ogedengbe is not a registered nurse, violating medical practice laws.
  • The coroner highlighted the lack of regulatory oversight, enabling unqualified individuals to provide healthcare.
  • The death of Mohbad, caused by complications from the injection, triggered an investigation into the incident.
  • The court also ordered an inquiry into the police’s failure to act on a petition Mohbad filed before his death.
  • The Nigerian Police's inaction regarding the singer’s concerns is being probed for possible negligence.
  • This case draws attention to larger gaps in the regulation of healthcare professionals and police duty in such critical situations.

The court’s decision underscores the need for tighter regulations in healthcare and calls for accountability, both in the health sector and law enforcement. Justice for Mohbad depends on the thorough investigation of these issues.

Sources: Premium Times, Channels TV, Vanguard