Outrage In Kano as Housewife Allegedly Dies After Surgical Tool Left Inside Her Body

The death of ac Kano-based housewife, Aishatu Umar, following prolonged post-surgical complications at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for accountability within the state’s healthcare system.

Aishatu, a mother of five, reportedly died around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday after enduring months of severe pain following a surgical procedure. She is survived by her husband and children, while her family has accused medical personnel at the urology centre of alleged negligence.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Abubakar Mohammed said Aishatu fell ill several months ago and underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in September.

The operation, he explained, was meant to improve her condition, but she allegedly developed intense abdominal pain shortly after the procedure.

According to the family, Aishatu returned to the hospital several times over the next four months, complaining of persistent pain. They claimed that during these visits, hospital staff merely prescribed painkillers without carrying out thorough medical investigations to determine the cause of her condition.

The family further alleged that it was only two days before her death that comprehensive tests and scans were finally conducted. The results, they claimed, revealed that a pair of surgical scissors had been left inside her body during the September operation.

They said plans were being made for a corrective surgery after the discovery, but Aishatu’s condition deteriorated rapidly before the procedure could be carried out, leading to her death in the early hours of Tuesday.

Describing the alleged incident as a grave violation of medical ethics and patient safety, the family has called on the Kano State Government and relevant health regulatory bodies to urgently investigate the matter and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Ministry of Health had convened an emergency meeting to address the incident.

Confirming the development, the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Nabilusi Abubakar, said officials were currently meeting on the issue and would soon hold a press conference to brief the public on the government’s position.