Facebook lover: Cynthia was gagged -Pathologist

The Consultant Pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Professor John Obafunwa, while testifying in the ongoing trial of the killers of Cynthia Osokogu on Friday told a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja that the late Cynthia was asphyxiated by her killers.

Obafunwa made this statement while testifying at the resumed trial of four men allegedly involved in the death of the 25-year-old lady who was murdered at Cosmilla Hotel, Lakeview Estate, Festac Town, Lagos on July 22, 2012 before Justice Olabisi Akinlade.

The Chief Medical Examiner at LASUTH confirmed to the court that he conducted autopsy on Osokogu’s body.

Obafunwa, who was led in evidence by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, explained that findings revealed that the deceased was gagged and choked by her killers.

“From our findings, the deceased was asphyxiated, which means absence of oxygen supply to the body.

“That was the immediate cause of death. It was as a result of the blockage of her upper respiratory airways. This blockage was caused by the deceased being gagged and choked,” he said.

He further told the court that there were multiple bruises and abrasions on Osokogu’s body, adding that what appeared to be bite marks were on the front of her two thighs.

Obafunwa reiterated that the injuries on the body of the deceased could not have been self-inflicted.

The matter was adjourned till May 24.



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