Mother of 5 passes away after doctors left scissors inside her stomach during surgery in Kano hospital

A Nigerian woman, Aishatu Umar, has tragically passed away four months after surgeons allegedly left a pair of scissors inside her stomach during a procedure at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in Kano State.

Surgery Gone Wrong

Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, underwent surgery at the hospital in September 2025.

Following the procedure, she reportedly experienced intense abdominal pain that persisted for months.

Despite returning to the hospital several times, she was allegedly only given painkillers, with no further investigation into the cause of her discomfort.

Scissors Found Months Later

It was only two days before her death that proper tests and scans were conducted, revealing the shocking discovery that a surgical instrument had been left inside her abdomen.

The family described the situation as an act of gross negligence on the part of the medical team.

Tragic Corrective Surgery

Aishatu’s family rushed her back to the hospital for corrective surgery to remove the scissors.

Unfortunately, she passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, during the operation.

Family members suggested that the prolonged presence of the scissors may have contributed to her death.

Family Speaks Out

Abubakar Mohammed, Aishatu’s brother-in-law, confirmed the incident on Facebook. He wrote

“The woman you see here is Aishatu Umar. She was a sister-in-law to me, She passed away yesterday around 1:00 AM. She is survived by her husband and five children.”

“Living in Kano, she fell ill a few months ago and underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center in September.

“Following the surgery, she suffered from severe abdominal pain. Whenever she went back to the hospital, she was only given pain relievers. She suffered this pain for four months.

“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.

“Efforts were being made to perform a corrective surgery yesterday, but her time had run out, and she passed away.

“​Is this not pure negligence? Truly, every soul has its appointed time, but how can professional doctors forget scissors inside a patient? This tarnishes the reputation of healthcare workers and health authorities.

“We call on the Kano State Government to investigate and take action.

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