Mary Habila, a young woman found dead at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, was revealed to be a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) rather than a physiotherapist as previously reported.

Sources close to the university confirmed she was employed as a CHEW and placed on the payroll of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) through the influence of Minister Umahi, despite lacking the required qualifications for the position.The revelation comes amid public scrutiny over the circumstances of her death at Umahi's residence in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that Habila's body was allegedly found naked when removed from the private quarters, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.

University sources emphasized that Habila's qualifications did not meet the standards for a physiotherapist, contradicting claims by Umahi's team.The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) debunked the physiotherapist claim, stating her name was not in their database.The controversy highlights the need for officials to verify professional credentials before making public statements.Authorities are conducting an investigation into her death, with a forensic autopsy pending to determine the cause.