The death of physiotherapist Mary Habila at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has generated widespread public attention, with many Nigerians calling for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Habila, who was reportedly serving as one of the minister’s physiotherapists, died under circumstances that remain unclear, prompting discussions across social media and renewed calls for transparency.
Minister’s aide confirms incident
In a statement released on Saturday, Francis Nweze, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Works, confirmed Habila’s death.
According to the statement, Habila and another physiotherapist, Anita Baski, are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences in Uburu, Ebonyi State, who had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works for the past three years.
The statement further disclosed that the minister advised the deceased’s family to approve an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
However, it stated that the family declined the recommendation.
Social media allegations remain unverified
Following the announcement, several claims and allegations about the circumstances of Habila’s death surfaced on social media platform X.
Some users questioned the events leading to her death and called for a thorough investigation, while others demanded that law enforcement agencies establish the facts surrounding the incident.
DailyInsightNG has not independently verified the claims circulating online, and no official authority has confirmed the allegations.
Police yet to issue official statement
As public interest in the case continues to grow, the Nigeria Police Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
The circumstances surrounding Mary Habila’s death remain under scrutiny, with many Nigerians awaiting the outcome of any official investigation or medical findings that may clarify what happened.