Nigerians kick as lady who died in Umahi's house set for burial amid investigation

Mary Habila, a 26-year-old physiotherapist, was found naked at the residence of Works Minister David Umahi in Uburu, Ebonyi State, where she died on June 27, 2026 under questionable circumstances. Amid a police investigation, the family announced her burial for July 17, 2026, sparking public outrage. Many Nigerians are demanding a transparent independent investigation, with some accusing Umahi of a history of suspicious deaths and sexual harassment.