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 are 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.
(GhPage)