Akwa Ibom criminalises use of ambulances to convey corpses

The Punch | 27-08-2026 05:46pm |

The Akwa Ibom State Government has enacted a law prohibiting the use of ambulances to transport corpses for burial, citing public health risks. Offenders will have their vehicles impounded as part of the enforcement measures. The decision aims to ensure that ambulances are reserved for emergency medical services and to prevent the spread of diseases.

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