A resurfaced video of Mary Habila, the young woman who was recently found dead under controversial circumstances at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reignited public concern as the police investigation into her death continues. The throwback video, recorded in June 2024 after false rumours circulated on social media claiming she had died, showed Habila assuring friends and the public that she was alive and in good health.

Habila had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed medical condition at Turkish Hospital in Abuja, with the medical expenses paid by his family

The sources alleged that Habila did not possess the qualifications required to be employed by the university as a physiotherapist.