Mortuary Attendants Lands In Police Net Over Alleged Missing Parts Of Deceased In Abia

Three mortuary attendants in Abia State have been detained by the police after being accused of tampering with a deceased man’s body.

Family and friends discovered that the man’s tongue and testicle were missing when they arrived at the mortuary for burial preparations.

The shocking discovery led to a violent reaction from the community, with youths attacking and damaging the mortuary.

The attendants, who tried to flee, were apprehended and beaten by the mob before police arrived.

The attendants denied involvement, suggesting rodents may have consumed the parts, but many were skeptical of this explanation.

The incident has caused outrage, with concerns over the integrity of the mortuary and fears that other bodies might have been tampered with.