Benue mortuary attendant caught using human leg as walking stick

Metro Benue mortuary attendant caught using human leg as walking stick Published on April 18, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday A mortician named Amaobi, in charge of a mortuary in Agwabi, Buruku local government area of Benue State has been arrested by operatives of the Benue State Police Command. DAILY POST learnt that the mortuary attendant was arrested after he was caught on Friday morning using the leg of a dead person in the morgue as a walking stick. It was gathered that Amaobi took the dead person’s leg he was using as a walking stick to a retailer’s shop to buy some items when he was caught. This unusual act, according to reports, drew the attention of the community, and it eventually led to his arrest by the youths. Upon the arrival of police officers, Amaobi, in his confession, claimed that his action was a demonstration meant to draw people’s attention. According to him, he was trying to get support so he could appeal to the government for help, especially to evacuate over 18 criminal dead bodies reportedly killed last year by security operatives and deposited in his mortuary. Don't Miss Otukpo kidnapping: Security forces arrest seven suspects, rescue victims in joint operation You may like Totally unacceptable – Peter Obi condemns abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue Benue: Gov Alia condemns kidnap of 14 UTME candidates, orders rescue operation Benue govt repairs major pipelines to boost water supply Troops arrest suspected criminals in Benue Police confirm abduction of 14 JAMB UTME candidates in Benue Gunmen abduct 14 JAMB candidates in Benue

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