The International Human Rights Network has called for international oversight and an independent probe into the death of Mary Habila.
This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the organisation’s spokesman, Abubakar Zaria, on Friday in Abuja.
The group, in an earlier petition, urged the US Embassy in Nigeria to look into Ms Habila’s death.
Ms Habila, said to be a nurse, was reported dead at a private residence belonging to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Mr Zaria said questions remained over the circumstances surrounding Ms Habila’s death and called for a thorough investigation, including forensic examination, witness interviews and other lawful investigative procedures.
