Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- A Lagos State coroner's court at Yaba on Wednesday commenced an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the toddler son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nkanu died in January following complications during medical procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos, sparking widespread grief and concern over pediatric medical care.

The family issued a legal notice to Euracare Hospital through the law firm of Kemi Pinheiro, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alleging that Nkanu's death was avoidable and resulted from medical negligence.

According to the notice, the toddler, sedated with propofol, suffered severe complications while being transferred w...