Kano Housewife Dies After Scissors Left in Abdomen During Surgery

Aishatu Umar, a housewife and mother of five from Kano State, has died under tragic circumstances linked to alleged medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.​ The 35-year-old underwent surgery in September 2025 to address an undisclosed illness, but soon after, she began suffering excruciating abdominal pain that persisted for four months.​ Her family claims repeated visits to the hospital yielded only painkillers, with no thorough diagnosis until scans two days before her death on January 12, 2026, revealed a pair of surgical scissors forgotten inside her body.​

Umar’s husband, Abubakar Mohammed, shared the devastating account on social media, questioning how trained professionals could overlook such a critical error.​ “She endured this pain for four months. Efforts for corrective surgery came too late,” he stated, leaving behind five children and a grieving family.​ The incident has sparked outrage online, with calls for accountability echoing across platforms.​

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In response, the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, led by Executive Secretary Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, announced a transparent investigation on January 13, 2026.​ Public Relations Officer Samira Suleiman emphasized patient safety as a priority, promising impartial action if negligence is confirmed.​ As of today, January 13, 2026, the family urges the state government and health regulators to deliver justice, highlighting broader concerns over surgical standards in public facilities.