The Minister of Works, David Umahi has ordered a full scale autopsy into the death of a physiotherapist, Mary Habila in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The deceased and Miss Anita Baski are said to be employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences(DUFUS), Uburu and had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja, as physiotherapists for the past three years until the death of Habila.
A media outlet had alleged that the woman died in the minister’s home in Uburu.
Umahi, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, said he received the news with profound shock and sadness and has since extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
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He explained that immediately the incident occurred, appropriate emergency steps were taken with medical personnel of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu contacted without delay, while the police were promptly notified in accordance with the law.
He noted that he remains convinced that an autopsy remains the most credible and responsible path to resolving all questions surrounding the woman’s death.
Umahi urged the public to exercise restraint, refrain from speculation or premature conclusions, and allow the relevant authorities to carry out their responsibilities without interference.
