Mary Habila had heart condition, died of cardiac arrest - Family

August 26, 2026

Late Mary Habila

The family of Mary Habila, the 25-year-old nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said she had been diagnosed with a hole in her heart and died following a cardiac arrest.

Habila was buried on Friday in her hometown of Nok, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

In a brief biography contained in her burial programme, the family said Habila had lived with the heart condition and remained hopeful despite her health challenges.