Tragedy Strikes FMC: Medical Director Loses Two Daughters—A Doctor and a Pharmacist—Within 48 Hours

Tragedy Strikes FMC: Medical Director Loses Two Daughters—A Doctor and a Pharmacist—Within 48 Hours

NGURU, YOBE STATE — The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Nguru and the entire medical community in Yobe State have been thrown into deep mourning following the heartbreaking loss of two young medical professionals, who were both daughters of the hospital’s Medical Director, Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman.

The deceased, Dr. Hadiya Usman Abdullahi, a medical doctor, and Dr. Aidah Usman Abdullahi, a pharmacist, died within 48 hours of each other in a tragedy linked to sickle cell disease. Both sisters were in their twenties.

According to family sources and colleagues who spoke to NewsTrends, the tragic chain of events began on Friday, October 2, 2026, when Dr. Hadiya passed away after a severe sickle cell crisis. She had been admitted to FMC Nguru for about a week before her death.

Dr. Hadiya, who was undergoing her internship at FMC Nguru, was buried the same day according to Islamic rites at the Emir’s Palace in Nguru.

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The family had barely begun to grapple with that loss when tragedy struck again on Sunday, October 4. Dr. Aidah, a pharmacist at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), who was also reportedly pregnant, had been receiving treatment at UMTH. She had reportedly recovered and was discharged in time to attend her sister’s burial.

However, after visiting Hadiya’s grave, Aidah suddenly collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The news was made public by Fatima Kagu, a microbiologist, who announced on October 4, 2026, that the FMC Nguru Medical Director had lost two daughters. Kagu offered prayers for the repose of the sisters’ souls and for strength for their mother.

A Community in Shock

The loss of the two young women—one a doctor and the other a pharmacist—has sent shockwaves through the medical community in Yobe State and beyond. Colleagues described the deceased as brilliant, dedicated, and full of promise.

“This is a devastating loss, not just for the family, but for the entire health sector. To lose two young professionals who were already contributing to the system is a huge blow,” a senior colleague at FMC Nguru told NewsTrends, requesting anonymity.

The tragedy has also reignited conversations about sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of Nigerians. Health advocates in the region have renewed calls for mandatory genotype screening before marriage to reduce the prevalence of the disease.

“This is a painful reminder of why we must continue to advocate for genotype testing. Sickle cell is a preventable tragedy if we make informed choices,” said a public health official in Damaturu.

Burial and Condolences

Both sisters have been buried according to Islamic rites. The medical community in Yobe State has expressed profound grief, with many taking to social media to offer condolences to Professor Usman and her family.

NewsTrends extends its deepest condolences to the family of Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman and the entire FMC Nguru community. May the souls of Dr. Hadiya and Dr. Aidah rest in perfect peace.

Tragedy Strikes FMC: Medical Director Loses Two Daughters—A Doctor and a Pharmacist—Within 48 Hours