Health
LUTH Detains Corpse Over N1.9m Disputed Charges
By Gideon Ayeni

A disturbing scene unfolded at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) as grieving family members staged a protest, accusing the hospital of refusing to release the corpse of their late brother over an alleged outstanding bill of N1.9 million.
In a video circulating widely on social media, a woman believed to be the deceased’s sister was seen speaking in anguish outside the hospital premises. She alleged that despite paying substantial sums daily during her brother’s treatment, LUTH is now demanding an additional N1.9 million before releasing his corpse.
According to her, the hospital management claimed the amount covers the cost of drugs purchased for the deceased. However, she disputed the claim, insisting the family had already paid an average of N46,000 daily for just medication aside all other payments when he was in ICU as instructed by the hospital prior to his death.
“We paid for every single drug the hospital asked us to buy before he died. Now they are saying we must pay N1.9 million for drugs they claim to have bought. It’s a lie. We want our brother’s body,” she said tearfully.
She further issued a 15-minute ultimatum to the hospital management to release the corpse, warning that failure to comply would lead to a disruption at the premises.
“The hospital promised to release his body in 15 minutes. If they don’t, we will scatter this place. Our brother is a Muslim. He must be buried in accordance with Islamic rites,” she added.
Watch the video below;
As of the time of filing this report, LUTH management is yet to release an official statement regarding the allegations.
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