Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The family of the late Mary Habila has finally laid to rest the swirling controversies surrounding her death, confirming that the 25-year-old nurse died of cardiac arrest stemming from a congenital heart condition she had battled for years. The revelation, made public on Monday, August 24, 2026, comes nearly two months after her body was discovered at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State, an incident that had ignited widespread speculation and calls for a thorough investigation.
Mary Habila, who was laid to rest in her hometown of Nok, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Friday, August 21, 2026, was described by her family as a "very sincere, respectful, obedient, loving and jovial person". In a posthumous biography released after her burial, the family disclosed that Mary had been diagnosed with a hole in her heart, a condition that, despite medical care and the prayers of loved ones, eventually became critical and led to a fatal cardiac arrest.
This disclosure effectively counters earlier assumptions of foul play and exonerates the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who had been at the centre of the controversy. The circumstances of her death had become a subject of intense public debate, prompting the Ebonyi State Police Command to confirm that a distress call had been received and that she was pronounced dead at the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital. The public and the Minister himself had called for an autopsy to ascertain the true cause of death, a request the family initially opposed. However, a source familiar with the matter later confirmed that an autopsy was conducted and its results, which align with the family's statement, are now in the possession of the police.
Mary Habila, born on September 18, 2000, had a promising career as a health worker. She worked as a Community Health Extension Worker in Lafia, Nasarawa State, before moving to Abuja, where she eventually became a personal nurse to the Minister of Works, a role she secured through her work in the capital. Her death on June 27, 2026, at the age of 25, left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew her. The family's statement not only provides closure but also serves as a testament to the strength of character Mary exhibited in the face of adversity. "Though her life was short, Mary will always be remembered for her strength in the face of adversity, the love she shared, and the lasting impact she made on everyone blessed to know her," the family said.
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