Mary Habila’s family petitions IGP, demands release of body for burial
The family of the late nurse, Mary Habila, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, asking for the immediate release of her body so they can proceed with burial rites.thewhistler+5 Mary died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Ebonyi State, a development that sparked public controversy and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death.naijanews+3 Her father, Tanko Habila, led other relatives and the family’s lawyers to Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they submitted the petition and complained that the Ebonyi State Police Command had held on to the body for weeks despite the family completing all required procedures.thesun+4 Speaking to journalists, Tanko said the family is not interested in an autopsy and does not suspect anyone of foul play, insisting that sudden death can occur naturally and that their only wish […]