Expressing condolences to the family, FMC Abuja described the incident as tragic and emotionally distressing, noting that every possible effort was made to save the young singer’s life.
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has claimed that the death of 25-year-old Nigerian singer, Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, was not caused by the non-availability of anti-snake venom at the hospital.
In a press statement released on Sunday by its Head of Clinical Service, Dr Bioku Muftau, the hospital dismissed the allegations, stating that Nwagene died from severe neurotoxic complications arising from a snake bite sustained on January 31, 2026, despite prompt and appropriate medical intervention.
Expressing condolences to the family, FMC Abuja described the incident as tragic and emotionally distressing, noting that every possible effort was made to save the young singer’s life.
SaharaReporters earlier reported that the 25-year-old Abuja-based classical, jazz, RnB, and soul singer reportedly passed away after suffering a snake bite at her residence in the early hours of the morning.
SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred at her home in Abuja when a snake attacked her, inflicting a bite that later proved fatal.
According to information gathered, Nanyah reportedly made frantic efforts to save her life after the incident, rushing herself to two different hospitals for urgent medical attention.
However, she was said to have been turned away or left untreated due to the unavailability of anti-venom at the facilities she visited.
Reports indicated that she did everything she could to survive. She went to more than one hospital, but there was no anti-venom.
Meanwhile, according to reports, this was not the first time a snake had been sighted in or around the late singer’s residence.
But the hospital claimed that Nwagene was attended to immediately upon arrival by medical personnel, who commenced emergency treatment that included resuscitation, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and the administration of a polyvalent snake antivenom.
“Our medical staff provided immediate and appropriate treatment, including resuscitation efforts, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and the administration of polyvalent snake antivenom,” the statement read.
According to the hospital, after a rapid clinical evaluation, doctors confirmed that the patient had already developed severe neurotoxic effects from the snake bite.
It claimed that arrangements were made to transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further management, but her condition reportedly deteriorated suddenly shortly before the transfer.
“Despite aggressive resuscitative measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the patient could not be revived,” the hospital said.
The hospital refuted the allegation that the death resulted from a lack of anti-venom or an inadequate response by its staff, describing such reports as misleading and inconsistent with the facts of the case.
The hospital said, “Our team of professionals worked diligently to provide CPR and other life-saving measures; however, despite these efforts, we were unable to revive her.
“We stand by the quality of care and dedication our team demonstrates daily.
“The claims of non-availability of anti-snake venom and inadequate response are unfounded and do not reflect the reality of the situation.
“We are committed to transparency and integrity in our practices and will continue to pursue excellence in patient care.”
The hospital also urged the public to rely on credible and verified sources of information rather than social media speculation, adding that it remains open to further inquiries regarding the incident.