Tragedy struck at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) after three patients on life support died following a power cut by Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
The hospital confirmed the deaths in a statement on Monday, September 16, 2025.
Its spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, said four patients were on ventilators in the Intensive Care Unit when electricity was disconnected.
Sadly, three of them could not survive the blackout.
Reports revealed that KEDCO disconnected the hospital over an outstanding debt of ₦949.88 million as of August 2025.
The company also insisted the hospital must settle its August bill of ₦108.95 million within 10 working days to avoid further sanctions.
Hauwa explained that the sudden power outage directly affected the patients’ life-support machines.
“On that Friday, four patients were on admission, and three died due to the power outage,” she said.
She noted that the issue was later resolved after an emergency meeting between AKTH, KEDCO, and the Kano State Police Command.
Following the meeting, KEDCO engineers restored electricity to the facility.
In her statement, Hauwa added:
“The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital wishes to inform the public that the matter has been resolved amicably in collaboration with KEDCO and the Commissioner of Police.
We appreciate their timely support during this challenging period.”
KEDCO’s spokesman, Sani Bala, also issued a statement.
He explained that technicians had tried to separate the hospital’s electricity supply from the staff quarters due to alleged wastage.
However, they were initially denied access, leading to the disconnection that caused the disruption.
The incident has sparked concerns about the consequences of power supply disputes on critical health facilities.
Many Nigerians have also questioned why hospitals that rely on life-support equipment are not prioritized in power management decisions.
The deaths at AKTH highlight the fragile state of healthcare infrastructure and the urgent need for reliable electricity in hospitals across the country.
