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Aishatu Umar, a Nigerian woman, has died after a pair of scissors was allegedly left inside her abdomen during a surgical procedure at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano state.

The mother of five reportedly died on Sunday while undergoing a corrective surgery to remove the scissors, which were said to have been forgotten in her body during an earlier operation at the facility.

Abubakar Mohammed, a relative of the deceased, said Umar had endured months of severe abdominal pains following a surgery carried out at the government hospital in September 2025.

He alleged that despite repeatedly returning to the hospital to complain of worsening pain, she was only given pain-relief medication without further investigation.

“She underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in September. After that, she complained of severe abdominal pain for months,” Mohammed said.

“Each time she returned to the hospital, she was given painkillers. It was only two days ago that scans were carried out, and that was when doctors discovered that scissors had been forgotten inside her body.

“Plans were made for another surgery, but she passed away before it could be done.”

Reacting to the incident, the Kano state hospitals management board said it has ordered an investigation into the alleged negligence that led to Umar’s death.

NAN reports that Mansur Nagoda, executive secretary of the board, directed that an immediate probe be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the case following public outcry.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by Samira Suleiman, the board’s spokesperson, the management said it had taken note of reports describing the circumstances of Umar’s death as distressing.

The board also acknowledged complaints from the family, who alleged that her condition deteriorated while she was receiving treatment at the facility.

“The executive secretary has directed that an immediate and thorough investigation be carried out to establish the facts of what transpired at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre,” the statement reads.

It added that the probe would cover all medical and administrative procedures related to the case.

“The investigation will be transparent, impartial and professional. Appropriate actions will be taken in line with established regulations should any negligence be established,” Suleiman added.

The board expressed condolences to Umar’s family and assured the public that the matter would be handled with the seriousness it deserves, adding that patient safety remains a top priority.

oz4real83:
Nigerian medical sector needs total overhauling, too many incompetent personnels. Meeting a bad doctor is the most frustrating experience .I once took a baby to a hospital in Benin city and the doctor there diagnosed her as having seizures, I was angry and told him that the baby can't have seizures. I left there and went to another hospital. The doctor there diagnosed that she wanted to Pooh strong Pooh, since she just started eating solid food , she must react with pain when poohing. Some drugs were giving to soften the Pooh and that was the end of the issue. Some medical practitioners in Nigeria don't deserve to be in the profession

SlavaUkraini:
https://www.thecable.ng/woman-dies-four-months-after-doctors-allegedly-left-scissors-inside-her-during-surgery-in-kano/

oz4real83:
Nigerian medical sector needs total overhauling, too many incompetent personnels. Meeting a bad doctor is the most frustrating experience .I once took a baby to a hospital in Benin city and the doctor there diagnosed her as having seizures, I was angry and told him that the baby can't have seizures. I left there and went to another hospital. The doctor there diagnosed that she wanted to Pooh strong Pooh, since she just started eating solid food , she must react with pain when poohing. Some drugs were giving to soften the Pooh and that was the end of the issue. Some medical practitioners in Nigeria don't deserve to be in the profession

nairavsdollars:
How do they forget those things inside people's stomach.?

Lifestone:
The family should sue the hospital, the Doctor and pursue a criminal case against the Doctor. The Doctor should never practice again.
It the same casual attitudes of Nigerians that have led to this.

oz4real83:
Nigerian medical sector needs total overhauling, too many incompetent personnels. Meeting a bad doctor is the most frustrating experience .I once took a baby to a hospital in Benin city and the doctor there diagnosed her as having seizures, I was angry and told him that the baby can't have seizures. I left there and went to another hospital. The doctor there diagnosed that she wanted to Pooh strong Pooh, since she just started eating solid food , she must react with pain when poohing. Some drugs were giving to soften the Pooh and that was the end of the issue. Some medical practitioners in Nigeria don't deserve to be in the profession

nairavsdollars:
How do they forget those things inside people's stomach.?