Mary Habila Death Probe
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Nigeria's Society of Physiotherapy states Mary Habila was not a registered physiotherapist, casting doubt on her professional status. Meanwhile, civil society groups and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are demanding the suspension of Works Minister David Umahi pending an investigation into Habila's death at his residence. Her father has rejected an autopsy and requested her body for burial.
Nigeria: Youth group demands independent probe into Mary Habila's death
- A Nigerian youth group urged the Inspector-General of Police to ensure an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Mary Habila. - Habila reportedly died on June 27, 2026, at the residence of the Minister of Works in Ebonyi State. - The group stressed the importance of credible forensic and post-mortem examinations, emphasizing that justice should not depend on social status or…
Police to hire pathologist for autopsy on Mary Habila - official
- Ebonyi State police will hire a pathologist to conduct an autopsy on Mary Habila. - Habila, a physiotherapist attached to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, was brought to a hospital dead on June 27…
Mary Habila: APM asks Tinubu to suspend Umahi, order independent probe
- The Allied People’s Movement (APM) urged President Tinubu to suspend Works Minister David Umahi. - The party also called for an independent investigation into the death of physiotherapist Mary Habil…
Mary Habila was like a daughter to me, says Umahi
- Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, described a deceased nurse, Mary Habila, as "like a daughter" to him. - Habila, a nurse at a university hospital, died in a guest house at the minister's re…
Mary Habila not on physiotherapists’ register, NSP
- The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) confirmed that 'Mary Habila' is not on its database of registered physiotherapists. - The NSP stressed that professional identity must be verified through …
Mary Habila was not a registered Physiotherapist, says NSP
- The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy stated that "Mary Habila" is not registered in its database of licensed physiotherapists. - This clarification comes amid public attention surrounding the death …
Mary Habila: Group urges Umahi’s suspension, backs Police demand for autopsy
- A civil society group is demanding the suspension of Works Minister David Umahi pending an investigation into Mary Habila's death at his residence. - The group supports the police's insistence on an…
Suspend Umahi pending probe into Mary Habila’s death, Atiku urges Tinubu
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for the suspension of Works Minister David Umahi pending an investigation into the death of Mary Habila. - Habila, a 26-year-old nurse, died in a residen…
Mary Habila’s father rejects autopsy, wants daughter’s body for burial
- The family of Mary Habila, a nurse who died at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has requested a court to withdraw the police investigation into her death. - The family, led by…