SAD: Mother Of Newly Born Quintuplets Dies Hours After Delivery In Kano

 

A woman who delivered quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano State has died

According to the State Ministry of Health, the deceased, a the mother of eight, identified as Hafsatu Yusuf, died hours after childbirth.

The ministry’s spokesperson, Nabilusi Na’isa, who confirmed the tragic incident, said she passed away around 2a.m on Thursday following complications shortly after delivery.

Na’isa explained that the woman died despite efforts by medical personnel to stabilize her condition after she developed excessive bleeding.

He added that the newborns are currently receiving intensive care at the hospital.

“The patient developed complications after delivery, and despite all medical interventions to save her life, she unfortunately succumbed,” he said.

Na’isa explained that although earlier medical scans indicated that the expectant mother was carrying triplets, additional babies were delivered as labour progressed, resulting in the birth of quintuplets—three boys and two girls.

The deceased’s husband, Salisu Nufi’u, a tricycle operator, had earlier expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for taking full responsibility for the medical expenses of his wife and the babies.

The condition of the quintuplets has not been officially disclosed, but hospital sources said they remain under close medical supervision.

Meanwhile, family members and sympathizers were seen at the hospital premises, mourning the loss as news of her death spread across the metropolis.