Dr. Hadiza Usman, the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Nguru, Yobe State, is mourning the loss of her two daughters, Dr. Hadiya and Pharm. Aida.
The deaths were announced publicly on October 4, 2026, by Fatima Kagu, a microbiologist who shared a condolence message on Facebook. The announcement prompted an outpouring of sympathy and prayers for the bereaved family.
According to the report, Hadiya was a medical doctor, while Aida was a pharmacist. Both were daughters of Dr. Hadiza Usman, who heads FMC Nguru, a federal government hospital serving communities in Yobe State and surrounding areas.
Kagu expressed condolences to the family and prayed for the deceased to be granted mercy and eternal rest. She also prayed for strength and patience for their mother and other members of the family during the difficult period.
The announcement described the deaths as a heartbreaking loss but did not provide details about when, where or how the two women died.
The identities of the deceased have been reported as Dr. Hadiya and Pharm. Aida, reflecting their respective professions in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.
Dr. Hadiza Usman serves as Medical Director of FMC Nguru, one of the federal healthcare institutions in northeastern Nigeria. The hospital provides medical services to residents of Nguru and surrounding communities.
The loss has drawn condolences from people within and outside the healthcare community, with messages of support directed to the family.
As of the latest reports, no further details about the circumstances of the deaths had been made public. The family is expected to receive continued condolences as it mourns the loss of the two healthcare professionals.