The father of Mary Habila, the 26-year-old nurse whose death is under police investigation, has reportedly rejected plans for an autopsy and demanded the immediate release of his daughter’s body for burial.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the bereaved father insisted that he wanted his daughter’s remains released to the family for a dignified burial, expressing his opposition to further medical examination of the body.
The development comes after the Nigeria Police had indicated that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the exact cause of Mary Habila’s death as part of the ongoing investigation.
Despite the family’s position, authorities are expected to continue following legal procedures in handling the case. The outcome of the investigation and any decision regarding the autopsy will depend on applicable legal requirements and the findings of investigators.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the case has continued to attract widespread public attention, with many awaiting further updates from the police and other relevant authorities.
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