The Kano State Government has ordered an investigation into the death of Aishatu Umar following allegations of medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano State.
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board, in line with the directive, has commenced an immediate and thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding her death, assuring the public that the investigation will be conducted with professionalism and transparency.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, on behalf of the management under the authority of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda.
According to the statement, the Board said it had taken note of the distressing report concerning the late Aishatu Umar and extended its deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
It added that the Executive Secretary had directed an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged incident at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter.
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The Board assured members of the public that the investigation would be conducted with professionalism, transparency and impartiality.
“The Board assures the public that the investigation will be transparent, impartial and professional, and appropriate actions will be taken in line with established regulations should any negligence be established,” the statement said.
It further emphasised that patient safety remains its utmost priority, noting that the Board is committed to upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery in Kano State.
‘The Historica Nigeria‘ had earlier reported that a family member of the deceased, Abubakar Mohammed, disclosed the incident in a social media post, alleging that Umar died at about 1 a.m. on Monday after suffering persistent abdominal pain since undergoing surgery at the facility in September 2025.
Mohammed, who said the deceased was his sister-in-law, explained that Umar fell ill while living in Kano and was taken to the urology centre for surgical treatment.
According to him, shortly after the operation, Umar began to complain of severe abdominal pain, which persisted for several months.
“She suffered this pain for four months,” Mohammed said.
He alleged that despite repeated visits to the hospital, medical personnel only administered pain relief medication and discharged her without conducting comprehensive medical investigations.
Mohammed further claimed that it was only two days before her death that detailed tests and scans were carried out, which allegedly revealed that a pair of scissors had been left inside her body during the September surgery.
“Efforts were being made to perform a corrective surgery, but her time had run out,” he said.
Describing the incident as gross professional negligence, the family questioned how a surgical instrument could allegedly be left inside a patient’s body.
“Is this not pure negligence? How can trained doctors forget scissors inside a patient?” Mohammed asked.
He said Umar was survived by her husband and five children, adding that the incident had raised serious concerns about healthcare standards in the state.
The family called on the Kano State Government and relevant health regulatory bodies to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure accountability, insisting that justice must be served.