By Naomi Jeremiah
Solicitors representing renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have written a formal legal notice to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, following the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
The development comes as the Lagos State Government confirmed that the anaesthesiologist involved in the child’s procedure has been suspended, while investigations into the incident continue.
In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, and issued by PINHEIRO LP, the parents alleged that the hospital and its medical personnel breached their duty of care during diagnostic procedures carried out on January 6. The child reportedly developed severe complications while under sedation and died in the early hours of January 7.
The lawyers cited alleged lapses in paediatric anaesthetic care, including concerns about sedation management, monitoring, patient transfer, and informed consent. They demanded certified copies of all medical records related to the child’s treatment and requested the preservation of all relevant evidence, including CCTV footage and electronic monitoring data.
The notice warned that failure to comply could result in legal action against the hospital and medical personnel involved.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government said it has launched an official probe into the incident. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, confirmed that the hospital is cooperating with investigators and that the anaesthesiologist involved has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
Euracare Hospital, in an earlier statement, said it had begun an internal investigation and maintained that standard clinical procedures were followed.
However, the child’s aunt and family doctor, Dr Anthea Nwandu, disputed the hospital’s account, alleging failures in oxygen support, patient monitoring, and safe transfer practices. She said the child was medically stable and scheduled for evacuation abroad when the incident occurred.
The case has continued to draw widespread public attention as investigations by both the hospital and state authorities remain ongoing.
Source: Punchng