Mary Habila died on June 27, 2026, at the minister's residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under police investigation.
The Southern Kaduna People's Union (SOKAPU) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to carry out a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Ebonyi State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Vice President II, Bello Hosea Bissalla, and General Secretary, Jerry Andrew, the union urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure that every aspect of the case is properly investigated.
Mary Habila died on June 27, 2026, at the minister's residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under police investigation.
SOKAPU acknowledged that Senator Umahi and his team reported the incident to the Ebonyi State Police Command but stressed that the investigation must be exhaustive.
