Twin medical officers, Dr. Hadiya Abdullahi Usman and Pharm. Aida Abdullahi Usman, passed away within a span of two days in early October 2026. Dr. Hadiya died on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and was buried the following day according to Islamic rites. Her twin sister, Pharm. Aida, followed her just two days later, leaving their family in profound grief. The twins are daughters of Prof. Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru.
The news of the twins' death spread rapidly across social media, with friends, colleagues, and well-wishers expressing their condolences. Many took to Facebook to share tributes, capturing the scale of the tragedy. Ahmad Yahaya, who shared a tribute on Facebook on Monday, October 5, 2026, wrote that the twins' departure served as a profound reminder that death is inevitable. He added that their passing was a painful loss, especially for their mother, Prof. Hadiza.
The pain of losing two daughters, both professionals, within a single week, has drawn an outpouring of condolences directed towards their mother. Many who commented online expressed their sympathy, particularly for Prof. Hadiza, a senior medical figure, who had to bury not one but two children in quick succession. The image of their mother facing such a tragic loss has made the loss feel overwhelming for many.
Tributes shared across Facebook noted that both women had dedicated their lives to service, one as a medical doctor and the other as a pharmacist. Many called on Allah to accept their deeds and grant them the highest ranks of paradise. Ahmad Yahaya extended prayers to the deceased's parents, siblings, and all who knew and loved them. Others echoed the sentiment that the timing of their deaths carried a meaning beyond ordinary understanding.
The Quranic verse, "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return," was invoked by many to console themselves and the grieving family. The back-to-back deaths have left the family and wider community heartbroken, struggling to comprehend the scale of the tragedy. The causes of their deaths have not been publicly disclosed.
The loss of the twin sisters has also drawn parallels with other tragic incidents, such as the recent condolence visit to former sports minister Damishi Sango after he lost two siblings within days. The incident has left Sango's family grieving, while the causes of their deaths remain undisclosed.
The family and friends of Dr. Hadiya and Pharm. Aida continue to mourn their loss, seeking solace in the memories of their lives and service. As the community comes to terms with the tragedy, they are finding comfort in the outpouring of condolences and tributes to the twin sisters.
Key points
- The twin sisters, Dr. Hadiya Abdullahi Usman and Pharm. Aida Abdullahi Usman, died within two days of each other in early October 2026.
- The twins' mother, Prof. Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, is the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru.
- The causes of the twins' deaths have not been publicly disclosed.
