A case of alleged medical negligence has plunged a family into deep mourning after a woman, identified as Aishatu Umar, reportedly died following months of excruciating pain caused by scissors allegedly left inside her body during surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in Kano State.
SaharaReporters learned that Aishatu Umar passed away on Monday around 1 AM after enduring unbearable abdominal pain for several months post-surgery, which took place in September 2025.
The incident was brought to light by a commentator, Abubakar Mohammed, who shared the story in a Facebook post, noting 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 stated.
Family members reported that issues began shortly after the surgical procedure. Aishatu allegedly complained continually of severe abdominal pain, leading to multiple return visits to the hospital where the operation was performed.
However, instead of conducting thorough evaluations, the family claims that hospital staff merely administered pain relievers and sent her home, despite her deteriorating condition.
“She suffered this pain for four months,” Mohammed noted.
It was not until two days before her death that comprehensive medical tests and scans were finally conducted. The results were shocking, according to the family.
“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 revealed.
Following this discovery, attempts were reportedly made to prepare her for corrective surgery to remove the foreign object. Unfortunately, these 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 characterized the incident as a glaring case of gross professional negligence, questioning how such a critical surgical instrument could be overlooked 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 this incident not only cost a woman her life but also tarnishes the reputation of healthcare workers and authorities in the state.
The family is now urging the Kano State Government and 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 demanded. “We call on the health regulatory bodies to investigate and take action. We demand justice for Aishatu Umar.”
As of the time of this report, the management of the Abubakar Imam Urology Center and Kano State health authorities had not provided any official response to the allegations.
