Mary Told Me She was Tired And Wanted To Take Shower, That Was The Last Time I Saw Her Alive, Baaki

Fresh details have emerged regarding the final hours of the late Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences and on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, following the submission of a sworn affidavit by her colleague, Anita Baaki, before the Ebonyi State High Court.

Baaki, a physiotherapist, provided a detailed account of the events leading up to Habila's death in an affidavit filed before the court on Wednesday. Her testimony outlines the activities of the ministry delegation during an official assignment in Ebonyi State and recounts her final interaction with the deceased.

Baaki, who hails from Benue State, stated in the affidavit that she travelled from Abuja to Ebonyi State on June 24, 2026, alongside Habila and other officials from the Federal Ministry of Works. According to her testimony, the delegation was in the state on an official assignment carried out under the supervision of the Minister of Works, David Umahi

She explained that she and Habila occupied separate but adjoining rooms during the official trip.

Recalling the events of June 26, Baaki said that Habila returned from a salon and stopped by her room to show off her new hairstyle.

She said the pair spent some time chatting and joking before the nurse excused herself for the night.

“Mary told me she was tired and wanted to take a shower before sleeping. That was the last time I saw her alive,” Baaki stated.

Baaki said she became worried the following morning when Habila failed to come out of her room as she normally would.

After several telephone calls went unanswered, she decided to check on her colleague personally.

Finding the door locked from the inside and receiving no response after repeated knocks, she alerted a domestic staff member to help search the premises.

When it became clear that Habila was nowhere to be found in the compound, other staff members were informed.

According to the affidavit, the room was eventually forced open. Habila was found lying unconscious on the floor close to the door.

She was immediately rushed to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention.

However, doctors at the facility confirmed that she was dead on arrival.

Baaki stated in her affidavit that she made the statement voluntarily and without pressure from any individual or authority.

She explained that the account was intended solely to assist official investigations into the circumstances surrounding her colleague’s death.

Source: Daily Post