- Benue Mortician Arrested for Using Corpse Part as Walking Stick
- Eyewitness accounts indicated that the unusual behaviour attracted the attention of members of the community
- Police have since taken the suspect into custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested a mortuary attendant identified as Amaobi over a disturbing incident in Agwabi, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect was reportedly apprehended on Friday after he was seen in public using a part of a corpse from the mortuary as a walking aid, an act that drew shock and outrage from residents.
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Eyewitness accounts indicated that the unusual behaviour attracted the attention of members of the community, who intervened before security operatives arrived at the scene.
According to reports, the suspect later told authorities that his actions were intended to draw public attention to challenges he claimed to be facing at the mortuary.
He alleged that several unidentified bodies had been deposited at the facility for an extended period, and he was seeking assistance from relevant authorities to address the situation.
Police have since taken the suspect into custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The development has sparked reactions within the community, with residents expressing concern over the handling of human remains and calling for proper regulation of mortuary practices.
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