Tension erupted in a community after residents set fire to Ebola isolation tents when a hospital allegedly refused to release the body of a victim to their family.

According to reports, the incident began when relatives demanded the release of their loved one’s remains for burial. Hospital authorities, citing public health protocols, declined, explaining that Ebola victims must be handled under strict safety measures to prevent further spread of the virus.

The refusal sparked anger among locals, who accused the hospital of insensitivity and lack of transparency. In retaliation, residents stormed the facility and set ablaze the temporary tents used for Ebola monitoring and treatment.

Health officials condemned the act, warning that such destruction undermines efforts to contain outbreaks and places the wider community at risk. They stressed that Ebola is highly contagious and that improper handling of victims’ bodies can trigger new chains of infection.