Umahi Requests Autopsy for Staff Member Mary Habila

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has formally requested the Ebonyi State Police Command to conduct a thorough autopsy on Mary Habila, a staff member who died on June 27, 2026, at a residential facility in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area. The request, dated July 15, 2026, aims to ensure that the investigation into Habila's death is comprehensive and transparent.

Habila was not a resident of the facility where she died, and the incident is currently under police investigation. Umahi's legal team has emphasized the need for a qualified forensic pathologist to determine the exact cause of death and has requested that her body not be released to any individuals, including family members, until the autopsy is completed.

The case has attracted public attention, and the police have yet to comment on the petition. The ongoing inquiry seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding Habila's death and prevent speculation.