Umahi Under Fire Over Death of Personal Physiotherapist

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, is currently under
fire following the death of his personal physiotherapist, Mary Habila, in
controversial circumstances.

 

In a statement on Saturday, Francis Nweze, Senior Special
Assistant to Umahi, confirmed Habila’s death.

According to the minister, Habila and Miss Anita Baski are
employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, who
had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works as physiotherapists for
the past three years.

Umahi had called for an autopsy to ascertain the cause of
Habila’s death.

However, it was gathered that the family declined the move
amid controversy surrounding their daughter’s demise.

“Following confirmation of Miss Habila’s passing, the
Honourable Minister personally received her parents, conveyed his sincere
condolences, and advised that an autopsy be conducted to scientifically
establish the exact cause of death.

“At the time, however, the family declined the
recommendation.

“It is important to clarify that Miss Mary Habila and Miss
Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health
Sciences, Uburu, who had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works as
physiotherapists for the past three years until the unfortunate passing of Miss
Habila,” the statement reads.

Meanwhile, there allegations that Habila allegedly died
naked at Umahi’s residence.

As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian police
are yet to officially comment on the incident.

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