Kano Suspends 3 Medical Professionals Over Woman’s Death After Surgery

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three medical professionals directly involved in the treatment of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, whose death was linked to alleged medical negligence after a surgery at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano.

The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed that the suspension is with immediate effect.

Umar reportedly died after what her family described as suspected medical negligence following a surgical procedure carried out at the hospital.

A family member, Abubakar Mohammed, who posted on Facebook, said the late Umar who was married with five children, died around 1am on Tuesday after suffering persistent abdominal pain since undergoing surgery at the facility in September 2025.

Following the incident, the state hospitals management board on Tuesday ordered for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, promising that appropriate action would be taken in line with established regulations should any negligence be established.

“The Kano State Hospitals Management Board wishes to inform the general public that, following a preliminary and transparent investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the Board has established that the unfortunate incident involving the late Aishatu Umar did occur at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre,” the statement read.

“In line with its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and patient safety, the Board has outrightly suspended three personnel directly involved in the case from clinical activities with immediate effect,” it added.

Sulaiman said the matter has been formally referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with existing laws, professional guidelines, and ethical standards.

According to him, the board extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and sympathises with them over this painful loss.

The board further reassured the public that it will not condone negligence in any form and will continue to take decisive actions to safeguard the lives, dignity and trust of patients across all state health facilities.

Suleiman said the management board remains resolute in strengthening internal monitoring, enforcing professional standards, and ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.