Family Demands Justice for Aishatu after Death From Surgical Negligence

Summary: Aishatu Umar, a mother of five from Kano, died on January 11, 2026, after surgeons allegedly left a pair of scissors inside her abdomen during a September operation at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre. She suffered four months of severe abdominal pain, but hospital staff reportedly only gave her painkillers.

Aishatu Umar, a mother of five from Kano, died early Sunday morning after suffering complications caused by surgical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.

According to her relative, Abubakar Muhammed, Aishatu fell ill months ago and underwent surgery at the centre in September 2025. Following the operation, she experienced severe abdominal pain for four months, during which hospital staff reportedly only administered painkillers.

Two days before her death, tests and scans revealed that surgeons had left a pair of scissors inside her abdomen. Efforts to perform corrective surgery failed, and Aishatu passed away before the procedure could take place.

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board suspended three health personnel directly involved and ordered a full investigation. The board also referred the case to the Kano State Medical Ethics Committee.

Muhammed called on the Kano State Government and health regulatory bodies to investigate the incident and ensure accountability. “Every soul has its appointed time, but how can professional doctors forget scissors inside a patient?” he asked.

Aishatu is survived by her husband and five children, and her family continues to demand justice.