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The family of the late Mary Habila has appealed to Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu to intervene in the continued retention of her remains, urging police authorities to release her body for burial after complying with all stipulated procedures.
Speaking at a press briefing at Force Headquarters, family lawyer Kaile Yusuf said Habila, a nurse attached to Minister of Works Dave Umahi’s office, died in Ebonyi State on June 27 and her remains have remained in official custody since.
The family has consistently declined requests for an autopsy due to personal, cultural and traditional reasons. Her father, Tanko Habila Wisdom, made an emotional appeal, saying, “I need the corpse of my daughter to take her for burial.”
Key Points:
The family’s prolonged grief is compounded by the inability to bury their daughter.
Cultural and traditional considerations are central to the family’s refusal of autopsy.
The police’s retention of the body has strained the family emotionally.
The family has complied with all police procedures for body release.
Timing of the petition, weeks after her death, reflects growing family frustration.
The IGP’s response to the family’s petition and whether the body is released for burial.
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