NGA legal expert, Mr. Liborous Oshoma, argues that the Nigerian government has a legal duty under the Coroner’s System Laws and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) to investigate the suspicious death of Mary Habila, a nurse who died on June 27, 2026, at the residence of Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works. The family of the deceased, led by her father, refused an autopsy, citing religious beliefs, while the police and authorities insisted on conducting one to determine the cause of death. Oshoma emphasized that although families can express preferences, they cannot legally prevent an autopsy if the state deems the death suspicious. He warned that allowing such vetoes could enable perpetrators to bribe or influence families to hide evidence. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) supported the need for an autopsy to uncover the truth, while criticizing the Northern Youth Council for calling for the minister’s removal.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion of the legal arguments regarding the right to perform an autopsy on a suspicious death. It includes perspectives from both the legal expert advocating for governmental oversight and the family resisting the procedure based on personal beliefs. While there's
