Kano Woman Dies After Doctors Allegedly Leave Scissors Inside Her Body During Surgery

A Kano-based family has raised serious allegations of medical negligence following the death of a woman, Aishatu Umar, who reportedly died after complications from a surgical procedure carried out at a government health facility in the state.

According to a statement by Abubakar Muhammed, Aishatu Umar, his sister-in-law, passed away around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. She is survived by her husband and five children.

Muhammed disclosed that the deceased, who lived in Kano, fell ill several months ago and underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in September 2025. However, following the operation, she reportedly began experiencing severe and persistent abdominal pain.

Despite making repeated visits back to the hospital, the family alleged that she was consistently given pain relief medication without thorough investigations into the cause of her worsening condition. This, they said, continued for about four months.

The situation reportedly took a tragic turn just two days before her death when medical tests and scans were finally conducted. The results allegedly revealed that a pair of surgical scissors had been left inside her body during the September operation.

Efforts were said to be underway to perform a corrective surgery, but Aishatu Umar reportedly died before the procedure could be carried out.

“This is heartbreaking and unacceptable,” Muhammed stated, questioning how such an error could occur during a professional medical procedure. While acknowledging that death is inevitable for every soul, he described the incident as a grave act of negligence that undermines public confidence in the healthcare system.

The family is now calling on the Kano State Government and relevant health regulatory authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the matter and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

They also appealed for justice for the late Aishatu Umar, describing her death as a painful loss not only to her immediate family but also as a disturbing case that raises broader concerns about patient safety in public hospitals.

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