The death of a Kano housewife, Aishatu Umar, following months of post-surgery complications at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability within the state’s healthcare system.
Aishatu, a mother of five, died at about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday after prolonged abdominal pain reportedly linked to a surgery she underwent at the centre in September.
Her family has accused medical personnel of negligence, alleging that a pair of surgical scissors was forgotten in her body during the operation.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Abubakar Mohammed said Aishatu fell ill several months ago and was admitted for surgery that was expected to improve her condition.
He said she developed severe abdominal pain shortly after the procedure.
The family recounted that Aishatu repeatedly returned to the hospital over the next four months, complaining of persistent pain.
They alleged that medical staff prescribed painkillers during these visits without conducting detailed investigations to determine the cause of her condition.
The family claimed that it was only two days before her death that comprehensive tests and scans were carried out, with results allegedly revealing that a pair of surgical scissors had been left inside her body during the surgery performed in September 2025.
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Following the discovery, arrangements were reportedly being made for corrective surgery.
However, the family said her condition deteriorated rapidly before the procedure could take place, leading to her death in the early hours of Tuesday.
Describing the incident as a serious breach of medical standards and patient safety, the family called on the Kano State government and relevant health regulatory authorities to investigate the matter and ensure justice is served.
Reacting, the spokesperson of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Samira Suleiman, said the board had taken note of the distressing report.
In a statement, she said the Executive Secretary of the board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, had ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged incident.
The board extended condolences to the family and assured the public that the investigation would be transparent and that appropriate action would be taken if negligence is established, reaffirming its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Kano State.
