Mortuary Workers in Abia Escape Lynching Over Missing Body Part
Three mortuary attendants narrowly avoided being lynched by an angry mob in Abia State after a shocking discovery was made regarding a deceased man’s body. The chaos erupted when family members of the deceased arrived at the mortuary to collect the corpse and noticed that one of its testicles was missing.
According to eyewitnesses, the bereaved family immediately raised the alarm, attracting the attention of local residents who quickly gathered at the scene. Suspecting foul play, the mob accused the mortuary workers of harvesting body parts for illegal purposes. Tensions escalated as enraged individuals attempted to take justice into their own hands.
However, the timely intervention of security personnel prevented the situation from turning deadly. The police were called in to restore order and escorted the mortuary attendants to safety while an investigation was launched into the matter.
Authorities have assured the public that a thorough inquiry will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the missing body part. Meanwhile, the mortuary management has remained tight-lipped on the incident, fueling further speculation among locals.
This unsettling event has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of bodies entrusted to mortuaries and the need for stricter regulations in the sect
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