35 Minutes Into the Operation - Then NEPA Struck! The Shocking Truth About What Happened Next
A grieving husband has shared the heartbreaking story of how his wife died during surgery at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital in Niger State due to power failure and generator issues.
In an emotional Facebook post, the bereaved man detailed how the operation was interrupted when "NEPA took light" 35 minutes into the procedure, only for staff to discover the theater generator had no fuel. Though fuel was eventually brought, the generator failed to start, requiring mechanical repairs.
"My wife remained in the theater while they struggled with alternative lighting from lamps," he wrote. The operation, which should have taken 90 minutes, stretched from 4 pm to after 7 pm due to these challenges.
Tragically, the woman didn't survive the ordeal. "Inna lillahi wa Inna lillahi rajiun. Kasaa. I just lost my wife," the devastated husband announced.
The post has gone viral, sparking nationwide outrage about Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure. Many commenters shared similar stories of medical tragedies caused by power failures, while others called for immediate government action to equip hospitals with reliable power backups.
Healthcare professionals have emphasized that such power interruptions during surgery can be deadly, compromising sterile environments and life-support equipment. The Niger State Ministry of Health has yet to comment on the incident, but public pressure is mounting for an investigation.
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