By Haruna Aliyu
Two nurses are in police custody following the deaths of two young sisters at the General Hospital in Zuru, Kebbi State, allegedly due to a wrong injection administered at the facility.
The victims, aged six and three, reportedly died on March 18 under circumstances linked to suspected medical negligence during treatment. Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the exact cause of the fatalities.
In response, the Kebbi State Government has established a nine-member investigative panel led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed. The panel has commenced sittings in Zuru to examine the incident.
As part of its support for the grieving family, the state government has donated ₦10 million. Speaking at the presentation at the Emir’s Palace in Zuru, Ahmed said the donation was intended to help the family cope with the trauma, stressing that it cannot replace the lives lost.
“This donation is to assist the family in coping with the trauma of this tragic loss. It is not, and cannot be, a replacement for the lives lost,” he said.
Ahmed added, “No amount of money can replace this irreparable loss, but we hope this gesture will show that the family is not alone and has not been neglected.”
