TWO nurses have been arrested in connection with the death of two young sisters following an alleged drug misapplication at the General Hospital in Zuru, Kebbi State.
The victims, aged six and three, reportedly died under circumstances linked to suspected negligence during treatment at the facility.
The suspects are currently in police custody in Birnin Kebbi, as authorities continue investigations to determine the exact cause of the deaths.
In response to the incident, the Kebbi State Government has constituted a nine-member investigative panel headed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed. The panel has commenced sittings in Zuru. Meanwhile, the state government has donated ₦10 million to the bereaved family as a gesture of support.
Speaking during the presentation at the Emir’s Palace in Zuru, Ahmed said the donation was meant to help the family cope with the trauma of their loss.
“This donation is to assist the family in coping with the trauma of this tragic loss. It is not, and cannot be, a replacement for the lives lost,” he said.
“No amount of money can replace this irreparable loss, but we hope this gesture will show that the family is not alone and has not been neglected,” he added.
