‘No secrecy involved’ — Umahi speaks on alleged death of nurse in his home

David Umahi, minister of works, has reacted to the reports
on the alleged death of Mary Habila, a nurse, at his home in Ebonyi state.

 

Umahi spoke on Sunday while inspecting work along the Ebonyi
section of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja superhighway.

According to NAN, the minister said it was the deceased’s
family who forced open her room after becoming concerned and rushed her to the
hospital.

He noted that the incident was promptly reported to the
police.

Umahi added that he had directed that an autopsy be
conducted, adding it would be carried with the consent of the deceased’s
parents.

The minister dismissed claims that the death of the nurse
was shrouded in secrecy.

“The family broke the girl’s door, called doctors from
DUFUTH, who took her to hospital and did everything to revive her, but failed,”
Umahi said.

“The family reported the matter to the police, so where is
the secrecy?”

Umahi said he has asked his lawyers to take legal action
against individuals spreading what he described as false reports about the
nurse’s death.

He described the deceased as a dedicated employee of David
Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital.

The minister said the deceased’s parents, currently in
Ebonyi, would address journalists and also institute legal proceedings against
those spreading the alleged falsehood.

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