Senator allegedly denied treatment over $30,000 hospital bill, passes away
Former Nigerian senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora has died in Abuja after suffering a medical emergency, with his family alleging that a $30,000 hospital bill delayed urgent surgery.
Kontagora, who represented Niger North Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015, passed away at Nizamiye Hospital.
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His family claimed he was unable to pay the full amount upfront, managing only a $15,000 deposit.
Hospital staff allegedly insisted on receiving the complete payment before treatment could begin.
The family scrambled to raise the balance, but it reportedly arrived too late.
A hospital spokesperson confirmed a full-payment policy but did not take responsibility for the incident.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago contributed towards the bill, while Senator Aliyu Abdullahi and others have offered condolences.