In a startling turn of events, authorities apprehended a morgue attendant in the dead of night in Asaba, Delta State, on June 3, 2024, with a cache of human body parts.
Residents were left reeling as the shocking news unfolded, shedding light on a macabre reality looming in their midst.
The apprehension occurred during a routine patrol by local law enforcement officers near the city morgue.
Acting on a tip-off from vigilant citizens, officers discovered the attendant, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, attempting to transport the grisly haul out of the facility under the cloak of darkness.
Upon closer inspection, authorities found an array of human body parts concealed within the attendant’s possession.
Speculation runs rampant as to the motive behind such a chilling act, with residents struggling to comprehend the sinister nature of the discovery.
Officials have assured the public of a thorough investigation into the matter, vowing to uncover any potential links to wider criminal activities.
Meanwhile, the morgue has been temporarily closed pending further inquiries, leaving many questions unanswered and a sense of tension in the air.
