More than 300 bodies recorded in N’Djamena in October
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alwihda Info
The Markaz Mosque morgue in N’Djamena recorded more than 300 bodies in October 2026, fewer than 20 of them linked to accidents. A manager said most deaths were likely from natural causes and that the facility prepares at least seven bodies for each prayer period, reports N’Djamena Actu.
The morgue at Markaz Mosque in N’Djamena handled more than 300 bodies during October 2026, reports N’Djamena Actu. The vast majority of deaths were attributed to natural causes, while fewer than 20 were linked to accidents.
A manager at the facility said several of the deceased had suffered from rapidly progressing illnesses, whose course had lasted no more than three to 10 days, according to N’Djamena Actu. The morgue prepares at least seven bodies and organises funeral prayers at each of the three daily prayers, in the morning, at midday and in the evening.
