Mob Attack on Mortuary Over Alleged Organ Harvesting

A mortuary attendant was nearly lynched by family members of a deceased person at Akugbe Mortuary in Edo State, Nigeria. The relatives accused the attendant of harvesting organs from the corpse, claiming that the chest cavity had been emptied and stuffed with nylon .

Eyewitness Osaro Ivie described the scene as chaotic, with tempers flaring and the relatives threatening to lynch the attendant and set the facility ablaze. The police intervened to restore calm, rescuing the attendant from the crowd and taking him into custody.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident and assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted. The suspect is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the allegation .

The police urged residents to remain calm and allow due process to take its course. This incident highlights the importance of allowing the authorities to handle such matters, rather than taking the law into one’s own hands .

This incident comes on the heels of another disturbing crime in the state, where a 49-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his 15-year-old son and secretly burying the body within their family compound .

The alleged organ harvesting incident at Akugbe Mortuary is a disturbing development that requires a thorough investigation. The police have assured the public that they will get to the bottom of the matter and take necessary actions. It is essential for residents to remain calm and allow the authorities to handle the investigation