The Ebonyi State Police Command revealed that the family of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist found dead in the residence of Minister David Umahi, has refused to allow an autopsy.

Despite the family's opposition, the police emphasized the necessity of the post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death and advance the investigation.Habila, who was part of the medical team accompanying Umahi to his hometown, died in a room within his residence.Preliminary findings indicate she and a colleague were members of the medical team attached to the minister.The police have already visited the scene and gathered statements from relevant parties.The family has claimed they do not want an autopsy performed on their daughter, but the police maintain it is essential for the inquiry.The burial date for Habila has been set for July 17, 2026, at the Deeper Life Bible Church in Kaduna State.The case has drawn public attention, with Umahi previously dismissing claims of secrecy surrounding the incident.