The statement signed by Malam Sani Muhammad of the Mortuary Department, read, “The first corpse is that of a man found in the Arkilla area of Sokoto on May 31, 2025. He is believed to be named Umar Adamu Yar Katanga, though this remains unconfirmed.

“The second corpse is of a man who reportedly died following a collision with a vehicle. His body was recovered on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sokoto town, and remains unidentified eight days later.

“The third deceased is a woman who allegedly died after falling from a moving commercial vehicle. Reports suggest she boarded the vehicle from the Illela motor park en route to Kauyen Ummaruma. Her body was recovered on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was not carrying any fresh produce, as initially speculated.

“None of the three had any form of identification such as an ID card, making it difficult for authorities to trace their families or communities. The hospital is urging members of the public, especially those with missing relatives, to visit the UDUTH mortuary to help identify the corpses.”

The statement also appealed to citizens to always carry some form of identification to aid recognition in emergency situations.For more information or to assist in the identification process, the public is encouraged to contact the UDUTH Mortuary on 07037625504.