Kebbi Police Detain Two Nurses Over Fatal Injection of Sisters

In Kebbi State, law enforcement has arrested two nurses after the untimely deaths of two sisters, aged three and six, who are said to have been given the wrong medication at the General Hospital in Zuru.

Reports indicate that the sisters passed away on March 18, with their deaths suspected to be a result of negligence during treatment at the hospital. The accused are presently being held in custody in Birnin Kebbi as the investigation seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.

In response to this unfortunate incident, the Kebbi State Government has established a nine-member panel of inquiry led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed. In addition, the state government has provided a financial aid of N10 million to the grieving family as a supportive gesture.

During a ceremony at the Emir’s Palace in Zuru, Ahmed emphasized that the donation aimed to assist the family in dealing with the emotional distress from their loss.

“This donation is intended to help the family cope with this tragic loss. It cannot replace the lives taken, as no amount of money can remedy such an irreplaceable loss. However, we hope this act will convey that the family is not alone and has not been overlooked,” he stated.

The Emir of Zuru, Mohammed Sanusi Mikailu Sami, encouraged the family to find strength in their faith, suggesting they view the incident as a divine will. He also praised Governor Nasir Idris for his quick intervention, which he described as a reflection of compassion and a dedication to justice.

At the ongoing hearings, various medical personnel, including Principal Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Gode, Medical Officer Dr. Mohammed Fakai, and the nurses on duty at the incident’s time, have been called to testify and were subjected to cross-examinations.

The parents of the deceased, led by their father, Ibrahim Abdullahi Shuni, along with other relatives, provided their accounts of the events that led to the children’s deaths.

The investigative panel has also consulted with hospital staff, which revealed communication failures among team members, identified as critical issues needing immediate resolution.