Jubilation filled Kano on Friday as conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, returned home after a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.
The twins, accompanied by their parents, arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport where they were warmly received by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, senior government officials, community leaders, and representatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The complex surgery, carried out at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, was performed under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It lasted 14 hours, spanning nine critical stages, and involved 38 specialists, including paediatric surgeons and neurosurgeons.
The girls had been joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and spine—making the separation particularly delicate.
Saudi Arabia’s Consul General, Khalil Ahmed Al-Admawi, highlighted that the operation was part of the country’s longstanding humanitarian efforts. He noted that the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Program has now recorded 65 successful surgeries over the past 35 years.
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Governor Yusuf described the twins’ safe return as “a miracle that has brought renewed hope, not just to their family but to the entire Kano community.” He commended the Saudi medical team for their expertise and assured the family of continued government support.
He announced that Hassana and Hussaina will be placed on a full scholarship covering their education from primary school to university. The state government will also provide ongoing medical and psychological care for the family.
“This story is a lesson in compassion, international cooperation, and the power of modern medicine,” the governor said.