The family of late Mary Habila has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, seeking an order directing the immediate release of her remains for burial.
The family’s lawyer, Kaile Yusuf, disclosed this while briefing reporters on Friday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on the family’s efforts to retrieve Ms Habila’s body.
Mr Yusuf said Ms Habila, a staff member attached to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, died on 27 June in Ebonyi and her remains remain in official custody.
He said the family had fulfilled police requirements for the body’s release but had yet to receive approval to proceed with burial.
The lawyer said the briefing also aimed to correct alleged misinformation and false claims about Ms Habila’s profession and personal character.
