Trouble has erupted between the Navy in Delta State and the Ighorhiohwunus.
The latter had allegedly deposited their deceased father’s corpse at Nigerian Navy Hospital mortuary in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
The 78-year-old was reportedly deposited at the mortuary on November 21,2024 by his bereaved children: Omokiniovo Ighorhiohwunu and Mr. Duke Ighorhiohwunu.
Alleged disappearance of the corpse from the mortuary prompted the family to petition the police to investigate the matter and also dragged the hospital to court.
“We are shocked and distressed by the sudden disappearance of our father’s corpse and urge you to investigate this matter urgently,” the petition read.
The missing claim has however called forth denial from the Navy authorities, who said at no time did the mortuary take custody of the corpse.
The navy in a rebuttal in circulation wrote:
“I am directed to respond to your service of a court document listing this Hospital as the 10th respondent identified by Suit number at Reference A.
“The said service was received on 17th February 2025. Following a review of our records, I am to respectfully inform you that there is no deceased person registered under the referenced in our facility. Please accept the assurance of the esteemed regards of the Commander,” a letter signed by one Lt Ogo on behalf of the Commander read in part.
