Yobe: Twin Sisters, Doctor And Pharmacist, Die Two Days Apart

A set of twin sisters, both medical professionals, have died two days apart in circumstances that have left their family, colleagues and associates in mourning.

The deceased were identified as Dr Hadiya Usman, popularly known as Hassana, a medical doctor, and her twin sister, Dr Aidah Usman, known as Usaina, a Doctor of Pharmacy.

Hadiya reportedly died on Friday, while her twin sister, Aidah, died on Sunday, two days after her passing.

The sisters were the twin daughters of Dr Hadiza Usman, a former Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State.

Their deaths have sparked an outpouring of condolences from relatives, friends, colleagues and associates, who described the loss as a painful blow to the family and the medical community.

However, the circumstances surrounding the deaths were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

Mourners have continued to offer prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and strength for the family to bear the loss.