Questions continue to surround the death of Mary Habila. The physiotherapist died at the residence of Minister of Works David Umahi in Ebonyi State, prompting an official response and a renewed call for an autopsy.
UBURU, EBONYI STATE — Minister of Works David Umahi has directed that an autopsy be carried out following the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at his residence in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The minister’s media office confirmed the incident in a statement, saying emergency medical personnel were contacted immediately and the Nigeria Police was informed in line with legal procedures. The statement also urged the public to avoid speculation while investigations continue.
Why This Happened
According to the minister’s spokesperson, Mary Habila was an employee of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences who had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works as a physiotherapist for about three years. The statement said the incident occurred at the minister’s residence in Uburu and that medical personnel responded before the matter was reported to the police.
The minister said he renewed his request for an autopsy because it remains the most reliable way to establish the exact cause of death and address public concerns surrounding the incident.
What They Said
According to the statement signed by Umahi’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, the minister expressed sadness over Habila’s death and extended condolences to her family.
The statement said Umahi believes an autopsy is “the most credible and responsible path” to determining the cause of death. He also appealed to the public to allow the relevant authorities to complete their investigation without interference or speculation.
Who Is Mary Habila?
Mary Habila was a physiotherapist employed by the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu. According to the minister’s office, she and another physiotherapist had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works for about three years before the incident.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means the circumstances surrounding Mary Habila’s death will remain under official investigation until the relevant authorities conclude their work. An autopsy, if conducted, is expected to help establish the cause of death and provide clarity for investigators, the family and the public. No official findings on the cause of death have been released at this time.
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