The father of late Mary Habila has publicly appealed for the immediate release of his daughter’s body for burial, saying he does not want an autopsy to be carried out.
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Speaking in a video that has circulated online, Tanko Habila Wisdom said his only request is to take his daughter’s body home for a proper burial.
He added that he does not suspect anyone of wrongdoing in connection with her death.
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Father rejects autopsy
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According to him, keeping his daughter’s body for an extended period has caused the family more pain.
“I am Tanko Habila Wisdom, the father of the late Mary Habila. I don’t have much to say in this case, all that I want is the corpse of my daughter.”
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He continued:
“You don’t keep corpse of a little child for so long just like this and that’s why I am here to say once and for all that I need the corpse of my daughter to take her for burial. That’s what I am standing on.”
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Tanko also stated that he does not want an autopsy to be conducted.
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“I don’t want the autopsy and that’s why I am demanding the corpse of my daughter to go and bury her now.”
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Says he suspects no foul play
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The grieving father said his family has maintained a good relationship with the Minister of Works and his daughter’s workplace.
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“We have been having very cordial relationship with the Minister of Works, her workplace and we don’t want that autopsy they are talking about.”
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He further stressed that he is not accusing anyone over his daughter’s death.
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“I am not suspecting anybody because death can occur at anytime even as we are standing here and now, one can fall here and die.”
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Watch the video here…
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