An unidentified man in his 50s was discovered dead in a wheelbarrow on Aba-Owerri Road, Abia State, where he had been napping.Passersby found the decomposing body at Atuma House, opposite St.Paul’s Church, prompting police to evacuate the remains to a mortuary for investigation.The police division confirmed the incident, citing public health hazards from the decomposing corpse.

Authorities are now tracing the deceased's identity and circumstances of death, while the Environmental Health Services Department appeals for public help.The incident highlights concerns about neglected public spaces and the need for timely corpse removal to prevent health risks.Social media speculation suggests the man may have died after resting, but official causes remain unconfirmed.The case underscores challenges in urban waste management and emergency response in Nigeria.