Magnus Aluma
The remains of late Physiotherapist, Mary Habila, has finally been committed to mother earth, in her Nok hometown of Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Habila was buried on August 21, 2026, after series of controversy surrounding the circumstances of her death.
Her family released a brief biography highlighting the life of the young woman they knew, including her childhood, education, career and the health challenges she faced before her death.
According to the biography, Habila’s health condition became critical despite medical care and the support of her loved ones, before she eventually died on June 27, following a cardiac arrest.
“Mary Habila lived with a heart condition, having been diagnosed with a hole in her heart,” the family stated.
“Despite medical care and the prayers and support of her family and loved ones, her condition became critical. She sadly passed away following a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.”
According to the family, Habila was born on September 18, 2000, and was from Nok in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The family described her as a “very sincere, respectful, obedient, loving and jovial person,” saying she was deeply loved by her parents, members of her church and those around her.
Mary Habila was trained and raised in the Deeper Life Bible Church, where her father is a pastor. As a child, she was actively involved in the church’s children’s choir.
She worked as a Community Health Extension Officer at Favoured Ground Clinic in Buka Sidi, Lafia, in Nasarawa State, before she moved to Cherry Hills Pharmacy and Stores in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
Late Mary Habila’s family said she later worked as a personal nurse to Minister of Works, David Umahi, after meeting him through her work in Abuja.
She died on June 27, 2026, at the age of 25, and her death received widespread attention after she was found unresponsive at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The circumstances surrounding her death subsequently became the subject of public discussion and investigation.
The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed at the time that it received a distress call concerning a medical emergency involving Mary Habila and that she was taken to the King David Federal University Teaching Hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Authorities had also called for further investigation into the circumstances of her death.
Reports had earlier pointed to the fact that the public and the Works Minister, requested for an autopsy which the family at the time, objected to.
However, it was gathered that her dead body was later released to the family for the just concluded burial, after the autopsy was done.
Contrary to initial controversy surrounding her death, her longstanding heart condition and the resultant cardiac arrest, were identified as the cause of her death.
“Though her life was cut 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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