The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of Aishatu Umar following allegations of medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano.
This is contained 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 that “an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged incident at Abubakar Imam Urology Center” be conducted to “ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter.”
The Board assured the general public that the investigation would be handled with professionalism and fairness.
“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 our utmost priority,” noting that the Board was committed to “upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery in Kano State.”
Meanwhile, Kano Times had reported that a family member of the deceased, Abubakar Mohammed, disclosed the incident in a social media post, alleging that Umar died around 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 surgery.
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 drugs and discharged her without carrying out comprehensive investigations.
Mohammed further claimed that it was only two days before her death that detailed medical tests and scans were conducted, 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 investigate the matter and ensure accountability.
“We demand justice for Aishatu Umar,” the family said.
