Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on Nigerians to remain calm and allow security agencies to conclude investigations into the death of Mary Habila, a member of the medical support team attached to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also described calls in some quarters for the minister to resign or step aside over the incident as premature, insisting that no one should be judged before the facts are established.
In a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, on behalf of the President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, Ohanaeze expressed sorrow over Habila’s death and extended condolences to her family.
The statement read in part, “We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and loved ones over this painful and irreparable loss.
“The death of such a young and promising Nigerian is a tragedy to all men and women of good conscience. We pray that Almighty God grants her eternal rest and gives her family the strength and fortitude to bear this heartbreaking loss.
