Thursday, October 2, 2025 - The family of retired Nigerian Air Force officer, Air Vice Marshal Terry O. Okorodudu (Ret.), has filed a legal petition against Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, seeking the immediate release of his remains.
The hospital is accused of unlawfully detaining the body
over an unpaid medical bill amounting to Ksh 8 million.
Bidemi Okorodudu, daughter of the deceased and legal
representative of his estate, argues that holding the body as collateral
violates Kenyan law and the dignity of the deceased, citing Article 28 of the
Constitution.
The family is requesting urgent court orders to release the
body unconditionally, prevent burial interference, and facilitate repatriation
for a military interment in Nigeria.
Aga Khan Hospital has opposed the release, citing
non-payment and accusing Bidemi of being uncooperative and hostile during her
father's treatment.
The hospital claims the late officer required intensive care
for multiple conditions and that Bidemi interfered with medical decisions.
It also alleges she reneged on a payment agreement and now
demands a full waiver, Ksh 70 million in damages, and Ksh 2 million in funeral
costs.
The hospital insists that releasing the body without
financial security would harm its operations and violate its property rights.
It has asked the court to compel Bidemi to provide an
enforceable undertaking before releasing the remains.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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