Kebbi launches probe into children’s deaths at Zuru hospital
The Kebbi State Government has set up a special committee to investigate the deaths of two children at the General Hospital in Zuru. Governor Nasir Idris approved the panel after public outcry over claims that the children died from a wrongly administered injection. The committee includes senior officials such as Yakubu Ahmed, Sama’ila Augie, and Manu Dogondaji, with Dr. Zaki Abubakar Zaki as secretary. The incident has sparked outrage and demands for a thorough investigation from the community.
What happened
- The government formed a committee to probe the deaths of two children at Zuru General Hospital amid allegations of wrongful injection.
- Nasir Idris approved the panel, which includes commissioners and a permanent secretary as members.
- The committee is tasked with identifying the causes of death, individuals linked to the incident, and verifying claims of medical negligence.
- Residents and family members are demanding justice and greater accountability from health authorities.
- The hospital serves as a key healthcare provider in the region, and the incident has increased anxiety among locals who rely on its services.
