Tragedy struck in Kano on Thursday as a woman, Hafsat Yusuf, died just hours after giving birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
Hafsat delivered three boys and two girls on Wednesday afternoon through a Caesarean section, marking her ninth childbirth. Her husband, Salisu Nafiu, confirmed that she passed away around 1 a.m. on Thursday at the hospital.
“She delivered the babies successfully in the afternoon, but we lost her in the early hours of today,” Nafiu said, describing the incident as a painful loss for the family.
Despite the mother’s death, all five newborns are alive and currently under close medical supervision. Nafiu noted that the babies are stable and receiving proper care from doctors.
Medical personnel at the hospital have continued to monitor the infants, with a source confirming that they are receiving specialised attention to support their survival and healthy development.
The Kano State Ministry of Health had earlier announced that the state government would take full responsibility for the medical care of the quintuplets, reaffirming its commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes.
The development has sparked widespread sympathy among residents, who described the incident as a mix of joy and sorrow for the bereaved family.
