Nigeria: Drug Overdose, Not Poison, Killed Adeleke - Pathologist

Osogbo — A consultant Anatomic Pathologist at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Osogbo, Dr Taiwo Sholaja Olufemi, who conducted autopsy on the remains of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, said toxicology reports showed that overdose of some drugs killed the late politician, not poison.

While testifying before the coroner panel yesterday, the pathologist said overdose of Analgin, pentasozine diazepam, getamacine were injected on the late senator intravenously when he complained of pains on his knee and inability to sleep.

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