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Nigerian Anaesthetists’ Society Seeks Involvement In Lagos Probe Of Chimamanda Adichie Son’s Death

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has stressed the need for specialist input as the Lagos State Government probes allegations of medical negligence linked to the death of the son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie.

The call comes amid public attention generated by Adichie’s accusation that Euracare Multispecialist Hospital, where her son died, acted negligently.

The hospital has since denied the claim. In response, the Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has begun an investigation following directives from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

In a statement issued on Monday, the national president of the NSA, Alhassan Mohammed, welcomed the government’s intervention but emphasised that the circumstances of the case require the direct involvement of a senior anaesthesia specialist, given the nature of the medical procedure involved, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

“The alleged medical negligence appears to have centred around the physician anaesthetist, who is a member of the team that carried out the procedure to facilitate MRI,” the NSA said.

“In this regard, the NSA recommends very strongly that a senior and experienced physician anaesthetist should be co-opted into the investigative panel for a comprehensive review of the incident.”

The NSA described the incident as a “sad one indeed,” adding that ”we have an opportunity to reflect on the practice of Anaesthesia in Lagos state and Nigeria by diligently implementing the recommendations of the investigative panel.”

Mr Mohammed noted that beyond determining culpability, the investigation presents a broader opportunity to review clinical standards and strengthen anaesthesia practice across Lagos State and the country, particularly in high-risk diagnostic procedures requiring sedation.

Last Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, lost a 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

The child died last Wednesday, following a brief illness.

The family confirmed the loss in a statement issued on Thursday by Omawumi Ogbe and asked for privacy during the difficult time.

SaharaReporters

The hospital has since denied the claim. In response, the Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has begun an investigation following directives from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

truly a very sad thing to happen to a family

It is well ooooo.
Bad government.
Na Tinubu be our problem

The sooner they look into all deaths the better

Insanity is okay in Nigeria until a popular person becomes a victim. We aren't building a country; this is a jungle!

Rest in peace to the child.

Let justice prevail so others will learn. This country can't keep caressi ng ineptitude.

What of The Ordinary And Common Nigerians Who Have No Voice And influence That Have Suffered The Same Treatment From Neglect From Medical Personnel?

Their Are Levels to This Shit ,
Nigeria Needs Total Sanitation.
Abeg Trump Please Come And Venezuelized Nigeria

This life sha, get money.
Let's pay our taxes so as to get an improved healthcare system

If it had happened to an ordinary citizen, nothing would be done but let justice be served

SmartPolician:
Insanity is okay in Nigeria until a popular person becomes a victim. We aren't building a country; this is a jungle!

Rest in peace to the child.

I've seen some nairalanders comment that they wanted to pursure a case of medical negligience in the courts, yet, 'my relatives prevailed on me'

Also, MDCN does prosecute erring doctors, and yes, hospitals get sued, so there is that too.

But keep in mind that doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc are working in a bad environment, and are in many places overworked (I worked in a large hospital where one nurse could be responsible for over 30 patients at a go once..in the night!. Tell me, how would that one manage.?)

You dey mind these idiots. If na poor man this thing happened to, these animals wouldn't give a hoot. Make all of them get out. We will all enjoy this wonderful corn tree Tinubu has made

SmartPolician:
Insanity is okay in Nigeria until a popular person becomes a victim. We aren't building a country; this is a jungle!

Rest in peace to the child.

SmartPolician:
Insanity is okay in Nigeria until a popular person becomes a victim. We aren't building a country; this is a jungle!

Rest in peace to the child.

I just tire my dear..... She should just let go and know that Nigeria happened to her..... When all of us are shouting people feels we are crazy... Too much grammar won't bring back the child nor the hospital shut down.... Now she should join the rest of us in shouting against bad governance...

Megastarfresh:
It is well ooooo.
Bad government.
Na Tinubu be our problem

I don't want to sound insensitive, but the lady should have taken the kid to where Obi invested heavily in healt care, the best in Nigeria that what we are told.
So blame the Lady first for her

Poor man no really get say for this country.


Solidarity because it's Chimanmada. Though, very sad and I offer my condolences.


While for those who are not influential and without the finances - they barely made it to the news, and for the few that did, nothing was done about them.

Get money and be influential - even the universe will fight your course.

asfrank:
I don't want to sound insensitive, but the lady should have taken the kid to where Obi invested heavily in healt care, the best in Nigeria that what we are told.
So blame the Lady first for her

Y'all should know when not to cross the line in your blind support for a particular tribe or political party.

Oracleee:
Y'all should know when not to cross the line in your blind support for a particular tribe or political party.

Not long ago when AJ had an accident, and lost his friends. I recall the Chief mourner was unable to resist the urge, he did same when my Benue people were killed last year.
People loss their lives, in the North due to insecurity, please remind me of the comments that flow here? Are there of sympathy or more of mockery of the Government.
That I feel for her and her family, that's why I said she should have used a better alternative...

Idiots and nincompoops. This loss is the wirst that can happen to any living thing. Even animals cry over the loss of their offspring, not to talk of humans.

That aside, with the type of hatred that Chimamanda and other Igbos hate for Yorubas, I thought they will never step on Yoruba soil again

Bunch of fools. Is these how it's done?

you see why anyBody with small Money prefer running to Abroad for medical treatments. With the way restrictions don dey in visiting Abroad, Ghana and Benin republic go soon become the new alternate destination

don't be surprised at end of the day, there would be little findings because they would protect their own as much as possible

Nigeria: A country of Particular Concern.

Hmmmm. Okay. That’s a very good one

WHAT ABOUT THE SONS OF THE POOR

Many sons of the poor
Have in the the same way gone...
What role have
Anaesthetists Society
Played in
Seeking to know
The causes of their death?

asfrank:
Not long ago when AJ had an accident, and lost his friends. I recall the Chief mourner was unable to resist the urge, he did same when my Benue people were killed last year.
People loss their lives, in the North due to insecurity, please remind me of the comments that flow here? Are there of sympathy or more of mockery of the Government.
That I feel for her and her family, that's why I said she should have used a better alternative...

Find your Caliber and play your tribal game. I'm not one of you

Switruth:
I just tire my dear..... She should just let go and know that Nigeria happened to her..... When all of us are shouting people feels we are crazy... Too much grammar won't bring back the child nor the hospital shut down.... Now she should join the rest of us in shouting against bad governance...

insensitive thing to say. She has always been vocal.

Useless nigeria run by a Useless ruler has happened to her.. e go reach u soon

Woman Dies After Kano Hospital Abandoned Scissors In Her During Surgery As Family Demands Justice
January 13, 2026
NEWS

A case of alleged medical negligence has thrown a family into mourning after a woman, identified as Aishatu Umar, reportedly died following months of severe pain caused by a pair of scissors allegedly left inside her body during a surgical operation at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center, Kano State.

SaharaReporters gathered that Aishatu Umar passed away on Monday at about 1am, after enduring unbearable abdominal pain for several months following a surgery carried out in September 2025.

The incident was made public by a commentator, Abubakar Mohammed, who disclosed the matter in a Facebook post, stating that the deceased was his sister-in-law.

According to him, Aishatu Umar is survived by her husband and five children.

“She was living in Kano when she fell ill a few months ago and underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in September,” Mohammed said.

According to the family, trouble began shortly after the surgical procedure. Aishatu reportedly complained persistently of severe abdominal pain, prompting multiple visits back to the hospital where the operation was performed.

However, rather than conducting thorough investigations, the family alleged that hospital staff repeatedly administered pain relievers and sent her home, despite her worsening condition.

“She suffered this pain for four months,” Mohammed said.

It was not until two days before her death that comprehensive medical tests and scans were eventually carried out. The results, according to the family, were shocking.

"Just two days ago, tests and scans were finally conducted, revealing that a pair of scissors had been left inside her body during the September operation," Mohammed disclosed.

Following the discovery, efforts were reportedly made to prepare her for a corrective surgery to remove the foreign object. However, those efforts came too late.

“Efforts were being made to perform a corrective surgery yesterday, but her time had run out, and she passed away."

The family has described the incident as a clear case of gross professional negligence, questioning how such a critical surgical instrument could be forgotten inside a patient’s body by trained medical professionals.

“Is this not pure negligence?” Mohammed asked. “Truly, every soul has its appointed time, but how can professional doctors forget scissors inside a patient? ”

He added that the incident not only cost a woman her life but also tarnishes the reputation of healthcare workers and health authorities in the state.

The family is now calling on the Kano State Government, as well as relevant health regulatory bodies, to urgently investigate the matter and ensure accountability.

“We call on the Kano State Government to investigate and take action,” the family said. “We call on the health regulatory bodies to investigate and take action. We demand justice for Aishatu Umar.”

As of the time of filing this report, the management of the Abubakar Imam Urology Center and Kano State health authorities had not issued any official response to the allegations.

SaharaReporters

SaharaReporters gathered that Aishatu Umar passed away on Monday at about 1am, after enduring unbearable abdominal pain for several months following a surgery carried out in September 2025.

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