𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲

By Prosper Mene

In a rare and joyous medical event, a woman identified as Hafsatu Yusuf has given birth to quintuplets, three boys and two girls — at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano.

The delivery took place around 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. According to reports, both the mother and the five newborns are in stable condition and are receiving specialised medical attention at the hospital. Quintuplets are extremely uncommon and often require intensive monitoring due to the higher risks associated with multiple births.

Hafsatu’s husband, Malam Salisu Nufi’u, a tricycle rider popularly known as an Adaidaita Sahu operator, expressed profound gratitude to God for the safe delivery. He described the government’s swift intervention as timely and critical for his family.

In response to the high-risk nature of the birth, the Kano State Government has taken full responsibility for the medical care of Hafsatu Yusuf and her quintuplets. This includes covering all treatment and monitoring costs to ensure the well-being of the mother and babies.

A statement from the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Na’isa, confirmed the development and highlighted the government’s broader commitment: “We will continue to support the general public, particularly the less privileged, to ensure they have access to quality healthcare services.” The intervention aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child health services, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and improve access to care for vulnerable residents.