Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy with a missing intestine in Lagos State, has sadly passed away.

During a phone conversation, his mother, Abiodun Deborah, confirmed the heart-wrenching news.

Adebola breathed his last at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, where he was receiving medical care.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had visited Adebola and committed to covering his medical expenses after the boy's mother appealed to the governor to investigate the disappearance of her son's small intestines, which she claimed occurred during treatment at LASUTH.

The hospital management refuted the allegations in an August 12, 2023 statement. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier stated that anyone responsible for Adebola Akin-Bright's missing intestine would face prosecution.

This unfortunate incident highlights the need for thorough investigations and accountability in healthcare.