Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to account for hundreds of unidentified bodies reportedly being moved from mortuaries in Imo State to unknown destinations.
The organisation said it was deeply concerned by reports that hundreds of unidentified bodies were being removed from mortuaries, including Ngor Okpala General Hospital, while bodies had also reportedly been seen at Mbieri General Hospital.
In a statement, Amnesty International said the authorities must urgently clarify the circumstances surrounding the bodies, their identities and the reasons for their movement.
It said videos obtained by the organisation showed the movement of bodies at night, adding that many of the bodies appeared to be at the skeletal stage and were found in large numbers.
“Imo State Government and relevant authorities must immediately account for all the bodies, establish their identities and causes of death, and explain when, where and how they came to be in the mortuaries and where they are now being taken,” said Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria.
