OFFICIALS SUSPENDS THREE HEALTH WORKERS OVER DEATH OF PATIENT AFTER SURGERY

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three officers involved in the treatment of Aishatu Umar, a housewife whose death has been linked to alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano. The suspensions take effect immediately.
The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed the action in a statement on Wednesday, following a preliminary investigation ordered by Executive Secretary Mansur Mudi Nagoda.
The Board established that the unfortunate incident involving the late Aishatu Umar did occur at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre. In line with our commitment to accountability, professionalism, and patient safety, the Board has suspended three personnel directly involved in the case from clinical activities with immediate effect,” Suleiman said.
The matter has been referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and disciplinary action, in accordance with professional guidelines and existing laws.
The Board expressed condolences to Umar’s family and reassured the public that negligence will not be tolerated. It also pledged to strengthen internal monitoring, enforce professional standards, and prevent similar incidents in the future.
According to family accounts, Umar, who was married with five children, died around 1am on Tuesday after experiencing persistent abdominal pain following surgery at the facility in September 2025. Her relative, Mohammed, said Umar had suffered severe pain for four months before her death.