A tragic case of alleged medical negligence has resulted in the death of a Nigerian mother, raising serious concerns about patient safety in the country's healthcare system.
A Four-Month Ordeal of Pain
Aishatu Umar, a mother of five children from Kano, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Her death followed a prolonged and painful ordeal that began with a surgery in September 2025 at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in Kano State.
According to her brother-in-law, Abubakar Mohammed, who confirmed the incident on social media, Aishatu suffered excruciating abdominal pain for the entire four months following her initial operation. Each time she returned to the hospital complaining of the severe pain, she was reportedly only given pain relievers without comprehensive diagnostic tests.
Shocking Discovery and Fatal Corrective Surgery
It was only two days before her death that thorough tests and scans were finally conducted. The results revealed a horrifying truth: a pair of surgical scissors had been left inside her abdomen during the September operation.
Medical personnel immediately scheduled a corrective surgery to remove the foreign object. Unfortunately, during this procedure on Sunday, Aishatu Umar's condition deteriorated and she died. Her family believes her death was a direct result of the scissors being left inside her body for such an extended period.
Family's Anguish and Call for Justice
In an emotional Facebook post, Abubakar Mohammed mourned his sister-in-law, who passed away around 1:00 AM, leaving behind a husband and five children. He condemned the incident as "pure negligence" and questioned how professional medical doctors could forget such a critical instrument inside a patient.
The family is now demanding accountability. They have issued a strong call to action, urging the Kano State Government and relevant health regulatory bodies to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the matter. They are seeking justice for Aishatu Umar and want to ensure such a preventable tragedy does not happen to another family.
This incident has sparked outrage and casts a shadow on the reputation of healthcare providers and authorities, highlighting an urgent need for stricter surgical safety protocols and accountability measures in Nigerian hospitals.
