Plane Crash:DNA Samples On Their Way to UK for Analysis

Blood samples collected from victims of last Thursday’s plane crash in Lagos and those of their families were due for a British laboratory for testing on October 7, 2013, Monday.

Forensic experts at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, decided to fast track the process after completing the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples collection....

The result is expected in Lagos between three and four weeks, starting from the date the samples arrive at the UK laboratory.

Mrs. Nkechi Nweke, who is a sister to one of the victims, Mr. Chijioke Duru, demanded for his body “since it was identifiable”.

Mr Yinka Alabi, a brother-in-law to another victim, Mrs. E.O Alabi, urged the government to release identifiable bodies.

However, Prof. John Obafunwa, the Chief Pathologist and Examiner, Lagos State, said some of the identifiable bodies would be released to their families once the identification and documentation have been completed.

He further noted that the DNA examination and delay that may be experienced were to ensure proper identification of bodies and receipt by the right relatives. 
Source: The Nation