Why we rejected autopsy on Mary Habila despite controversial death - Family
The family of Mary Habila, who died at the residence of Nigerian Minister of Works David Umahi, has formally rejected a request for an autopsy. The family stated they do not suspect foul play and wish to proceed with burial arrangements without further investigation.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile government official and has generated public interest regarding the circumstances of the death and the subsequent legal/investigative process.
The family of Mary Habila, the physiotherapist who died at the Uburu residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has explained why they rejected a post-mortem examination on the deceased.
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Ms Habila, who was attached to Mr Umahi, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital , Uburu, Ebonyi State, on 27 June.
Following public outcry, Mr Umahi requested that the police conduct a post-mortem on the deceased. However, her family rejected the request and proceeded to fix the burial arrangements. Why we rejected the autopsy request
Tanko Habila, the father of the deceased, deposed to an affidavit at the Ebonyi State High Court on 13 July.
In the affidavit, seen by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Habila stated that although Mr Umahi requested an autopsy on his late daughter’s body, the family does not consent to it.
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