Father of Late Mary Habila Rejects Autopsy, Says Family Suspects No Foul Play

The trending video refers to the death of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old nurse who reportedly died on June 27, 2026, at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State, where she was on official duty as part of the minister's medical team. Her death has generated widespread public interest and calls for a transparent investigation.

In the video, Mary Habila's father, Tanko Habila Wisdom, says:

The family does not want an autopsy to be carried out on her body.

They are not accusing or suspecting anyone of causing her death.

Their main request is for the authorities to release her body so she can be buried without further delay.

He said death can happen unexpectedly and that the family has accepted what happened, rather than pursuing allegations of foul play.

However, the Ebonyi State Police Command has maintained that, because of the circumstances surrounding the death, an autopsy is important to determine the actual cause of death. The police have said their investigation will continue despite the family's objection, arguing that establishing the medical cause of death is in the public interest.

The case has attracted significant public attention because Mary died at the residence of a serving federal minister, leading to calls from some individuals and groups for a thorough and transparent investigation, while her family says they simply want to lay her to rest.