‎Three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital have died after the hospital’s electricity supply was interrupted by Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

‎Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, the Hospital spokesman, Hauwa Dutse said four patients were on ventilatory support in the facility’s Intensive Care Unit when power was cut, but three died.

‎According to the report, KEDCO had disconnected the electricity of the facility over an outstanding debt of N949.88 million as of the end of August.

‎Meanwhile, in his statement on Monday, the Disco’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Sani Bala, warned that if the hospital refuses to settle its August bill of N108.95 million in full within 10 working days, it is at risk of further sanctions.

‎According to Hauwa; “On that very day, Friday, there were four patients on admission, and due to the power outage, three of them died.”

‎She explained that the issue has been resolved after an urgent meeting involving stakeholders from AKTH, KEDCO, and the Police.

‎She added further, “The Managing Director immediately after the meeting directed KEDCO engineers to reconnect electricity to the hospital.

‎“The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH, wishes to inform the general public that the matter has been resolved amicably in collaboration with KEDCO and the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Bakori.

‎“The management of AKTH expresses its sincere appreciation to the Commissioner of Police and the Managing Director of KEDCO for their timely support and concern during this challenging period.”

‎Meanwhile, Bala said that residential staff members were responsible for light wastage which led to an accumulated bill.

‎He added that technicians had sought to separate the hospital’s supply from residential staff quarters, but were initially denied access.

‎He explained that the refusal led to the shutdown that led to the disruption.