Chaos reportedly erupted at a mortuary in Benin City, Edo State, after the family of a deceased man discovered that some of his organs were allegedly missing. The incident sparked outrage among relatives and onlookers, leading to a tense and chaotic scene at the facility as emotions ran high.
According to reports, the family had arrived at the mortuary to retrieve the body of their loved one, only to notice that something appeared amiss. They alleged that the deceased’s chest and abdominal organs were missing, causing immediate alarm and prompting them to demand answers from the mortuary staff.
The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on the social-networking platform, X, attracting widespread attention and comments from users who expressed shock and disbelief at the allegations.
Chaos in Benin City
In the video, the woman recording the scene claimed that everything inside the deceased’s chest had been removed and replaced with nylon in his abdomen. She described the scene in vivid detail, emphasizing the shock and disbelief of the family upon discovering the alleged tampering.
The revelation quickly drew a crowd of onlookers who gathered outside the mortuary, demanding accountability and explanations from the facility’s staff. Tensions escalated further when the mortuary attendants attempted to leave the premises in a minivan, prompting the crowd to chase the vehicle while shouting and throwing stones at it in anger and frustration.
Onlookers gather, chase bus
The woman recording the video could be heard narrating the incident, highlighting the alleged discrepancies in the handling of the deceased’s body. She said …
“Dead body wey we come carry nothing dey inside o. Nothing dey inside him chest; dey carry nylon full inside him belle.”
The video and accompanying reports have sparked debates online about mortuary practices, accountability, and respect for the deceased, with many calling for authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly to ensure justice for the family.
Watch the video below …
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