Kano hospital suspends three staff over mother-of-five’s death

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three hospital staff following the death of a mother of five, Aishatu Umar, whose passing has been linked to alleged medical negligence after a surgical procedure at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano.

The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman.

According to the statement, a preliminary investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mansur Mudi Nagoda, established that the incident occurred at the facility.

As a result, three personnel directly involved in the case have been suspended from all clinical duties pending further investigations.

“In line with our commitment to accountability, professionalism, and patient safety, the Board has suspended three personnel directly involved in the case with immediate effect,” Suleiman said.

She added that the matter has been referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and possible disciplinary action in line with existing laws, professional guidelines, and ethical standards.

The Board expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and sympathised with them over the loss, assuring the public that it would not tolerate negligence in any form.

It further stated that measures are being strengthened to enhance internal monitoring, enforce professional standards, and prevent similar incidents across state-owned health facilities.

Aishatu Umar reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, following months of abdominal pain after undergoing surgery at the hospital in September 2025.

A family member, Mohammed, who shared details of the incident on Facebook, said the pain persisted for about four months after the procedure.

“She started complaining of severe abdominal pain which continued for several months after the surgery,” he said.

Following public reactions to the incident, the Kano State Hospitals Management Board had on Tuesday ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.