The death of Mary Habila, a young woman who died at the residence of Nigeria's Works Minister David Umahi, has sparked significant controversy and political tensions.

Multiple sources indicate that Umahi allegedly sought to transfer the police investigation and planned autopsy from Ebonyi State to Abuja, citing dissatisfaction with local authorities' handling of the case.This move comes after public outcry and the suspension of burial plans for Habila.The minister reportedly approached senior police in Abuja to take over the investigation and move her body for a forensic autopsy.

However, attempts to manage the situation quietly were thwarted when officials refused to suppress information, leading to leaked photos of Habila's injuries.Her father filed an affidavit opposing the autopsy, but public pressure delayed the burial.

The incident also revealed discrepancies about Habila's employment status, with conflicting claims about her being a physiotherapist or a community health worker.Authorities insist on a forensic autopsy to determine the cause of death before releasing her body for burial.The case highlights political tensions between Umahi and his successor, Governor Francis Nwifuru, over how the high-profile incident is handled.