A family in Ebonyi State has reportedly been thrown into confusion and distress after staff at a mortuary allegedly informed them that the body of their late grandmother could not be located when they arrived to retrieve it for burial.
The incident, which has sparked widespread reactions on social media, came to light through a viral video showing a distraught family member lamenting the disappearance of the deceased’s remains.
According to the family member, relatives visited the mortuary to collect the body ahead of planned funeral and burial arrangements. However, they were informed by mortuary staff that the corpse was nowhere to be found.
“We came to carry our grandmother’s corpse, and they are telling us they cannot find it,” the visibly upset relative was heard saying in the video.
The development has left family members shocked and searching for answers regarding the whereabouts of their loved one’s remains.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged disappearance remain unclear, and it is not yet known whether an internal investigation has been launched by the mortuary management.
The incident has generated outrage online, with many social media users expressing concern over the handling of bodies in mortuaries and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
Others have sympathised with the grieving family, describing the situation as an additional emotional burden during an already difficult period.
As of the time of reporting, the identity of the deceased grandmother and the name of the mortuary involved had not been officially disclosed. Authorities are yet to issue a public statement on the matter.
The family is reportedly seeking clarification and accountability as they continue efforts to locate the missing body and proceed with funeral arrangements.
