Police Insist on Autopsy for Physiotherapist Who Died at Minister's Residence; Family Objects

The Ebonyi State Police Command is pushing to conduct a post-mortem examination on Miss Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at the residence of Works Minister Senator David Umahi in Uburu. The command maintains that the examination is crucial for a comprehensive investigation into her death.

According to police spokesperson SP Joshua Ukandu, Habila was a member of the medical team attached to Minister Umahi. She had accompanied him to his hometown in Uburu, where she passed away in a room within his compound. The police were alerted to a medical emergency on June 27, 2026, and upon arrival at the hospital, authorities confirmed Habila had been brought in dead.

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Miss Mary Habila had been brought in dead.

The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough probe. Preliminary findings suggest Habila died at the minister's residence. However, the deceased's family has expressed strong opposition to an autopsy. Despite their objections, the police consider the examination necessary given the circumstances surrounding her death.

The police are awaiting the presence of the family or their representative for the post-mortem, emphasizing that their attendance is essential. The command assures the public that the investigation will be conducted transparently and impartially, promising further updates as the inquiry progresses.

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The Command therefore awaits the attendance of the family or their duly appointed representative, as their presence is essential to the conduct of the post-mortem examination.