Sickle Cell Claims Twin Sisters, Leaves Family Devastated in Yobe

The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Prof. Hadiza Usman, has lost her twin daughters to complications arising from sickle cell.
The two daughters, Dr. Hadiya Usman (Hassana) and Dr. Aidah Usman (Usaina), reportedly died just forty-eight hours apart.

It was learnt that the first twin, Dr. Hadiya, a medical doctor, died on Friday, October 2, 2026, while her twin sister, Aidah, a pharmacist, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

It was gathered that Hadiyah died after battling a sickle cell crisis for a week at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru.
The twin sister, who was said to be on admission at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for the same sickle cell treatment, was discharged but fainted and died while visiting her sister’s grave.

The death of the two sisters, who were described as inseparable, has devastated members of the family, colleagues, friends and the wider community, who have expressed deep sadness over the tragedy.

The mother of the late medical professionals, Professor Hadiza Usman, is a Professor of Gynaecological Oncology and Reproductive Health.

She is also said to be the first female Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist produced by the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.