Reporter: Leonard Osi
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it is awaiting the family of late Miss Mary Habila to enable a post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr Joshua Ukandu explains that the Command received a distress call on 27th of last month from the Divisional Police Officer ,DPO in charge of Ohaozara Division, reporting a medical emergency involving the deceased and requesting his presence at David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu.
According to the statement, on arrival at the hospital, the DPO was informed by medical personnel that Miss Habila had died before she was brought to the hospital and he immediately briefed the Commissioner of Police, who directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a comprehensive investigation.
The statement notes that preliminary findings revealed that the deceased and a colleague were members of the medical team attached to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi and had accompanied him to his hometown in Uburu, where she reportedly died in a room within his compound..
It emphasizes that police detectives have since visited the scene, obtained statements from relevant persons, and commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident.
The statement notes that the deceased’s family had expressed opposition to an autopsy, insisting that they did not want the examination carried out.
The Command assured the public of a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation and pledged to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
