Kaduna Community Urges Peaceful Burial Amid Alleged Pressure On Family Of Woman Found Dead In Minister Umahi's Residence
The Ham Community Development Association has appealed for calm and an end to rumors regarding the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at the residence of Minister David Umahi. The group emphasizes that the family deserves privacy while police conduct an autopsy.
Why it matters
The death of a professional in a high-profile government official's home has triggered public speculation and social tension, highlighting the need for transparent investigation.
In the statement, HAMCDA described Habila as a dedicated healthcare professional whose work as a physiotherapist positively impacted many lives, particularly in Ebonyi State.
The Ham Community Development Association (HAMCDA) Worldwide has appealed to Nigerians to refrain from spreading unverified rumours surrounding the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila, saying her grieving family should be allowed to bury her with dignity while police investigations continue.
The association made the appeal in a statement expressing condolences to Habila's family over her death on June 27 and calling for restraint as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Habila died under controversial circumstances at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. Her death has sparked nationwide attention, with police insisting that an autopsy will be conducted as part of ongoing investigations.
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