Aishatu Umar, a Nigerian woman, has died after a pair of scissors was allegedly left inside her abdomen during a surgical procedure at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano state.
The mother of five reportedly died on Sunday while
undergoing a corrective surgery to remove the scissors, which were said to have
been forgotten in her body during an earlier operation at the facility.
Abubakar Mohammed, a relative of the deceased, said Umar had
endured months of severe abdominal pains following a surgery carried out at the
government hospital in September 2025.
He alleged that despite repeatedly returning to the hospital
to complain of worsening pain, she was only given pain-relief medication
without further investigation.
“She underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre
in September. After that, she complained of severe abdominal pain for months,”
Mohammed said.
“Each time she returned to the hospital, she was given
painkillers. It was only two days ago that scans were carried out, and that was
when doctors discovered that scissors had been forgotten inside her body.
“Plans were made for another surgery, but she passed away
before it could be done.”
Reacting to the incident, the Kano state hospitals
management board said it has ordered an investigation into the alleged
negligence that led to Umar’s death.
NAN reports that Mansur Nagoda, executive secretary of the
board, directed that an immediate probe be conducted into the circumstances
surrounding the case following public outcry.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Samira Suleiman, the
board’s spokesperson, the management said it had taken note of reports
describing the circumstances of Umar’s death as distressing.
The board also acknowledged complaints from the family, who
alleged that her condition deteriorated while she was receiving treatment at
the facility.
“The executive secretary has directed that an immediate and
thorough investigation be carried out to establish the facts of what transpired
at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre,” the statement reads.
It added that the probe would cover all medical and
administrative procedures related to the case.
“The investigation will be transparent, impartial and
professional. Appropriate actions will be taken in line with established
regulations should any negligence be established,” Suleiman added.
The board expressed condolences to Umar’s family and assured
the public that the matter would be handled with the seriousness it deserves,
adding that patient safety remains a top priority.
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