The death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, found naked and lifeless with blood around her nose and mouth at Senator David Umahi's residence in Ebonyi State, has sparked a legal investigation.

The Ebonyi State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) revealed in a legal advice document that the case file raised critical questions requiring a post-mortem examination.The DPP stated there was no evidence Habila was ill before her sudden death, and investigators are unsure of the cause.The family initially refused the post-mortem, but the legal process continues.

The case highlights tensions between legal procedures and family wishes, with the DPP emphasizing the necessity of the examination to determine the cause of death.The incident has drawn attention to the complexities of handling sensitive death cases in Nigeria.