Weird: MASSOB moves against dead bodies, wants mortuaries banned in Igbo land

The Comrade Uchenna Madu-led group, in a statement, warned about the dire implications of continuously keeping dead bodies in mortuaries.

“The wandering and restless spirits of unburied dead bodies in mortuaries are continuously possessing the younger people, leading and influencing them into all manners of criminalities, evil and wicked acts without fear of the dire consequences of their actions,” Madu said.

“These spiritual influences have erased their godly consciences and replaced them with all kinds of immorality, lust for blood shedding, lust for wealth and mundane things.

“This raging possession of Igbo Youths and young men have created a strong urge of getting quick wealth without meaningful work or trading.

“The tap root of all criminal tendencies, evil and wicked activities in the lives of the young men and women in our society is the possession and influence of the spirits of unburied dead bodies in mortuaries.”

The group further deplored bringing dead bodies in a casket inside a church, a presumed holy temple, and asked religious leaders to stop the practice.

“The entrance of dead bodies in a casket inside the house of God corrupts the holiness of the church,” the statement added.

“The spirit of a dead person can never rest until it is buried.

“It is an abomination in Igbo traditional culture to keep a dead body for more than four Igbo market days.

“MASSOB urges the Igbo traditional and religious leaders, including the Igbo governors to ban this trend of keeping dead bodies in mortuaries.

“We appeal to our governors to ban mortuary businesses and services in Igbo land.”