Nigeria, March 2 -- A medical team in Saudi Arabia has successfully separated conjoined Nigerian twins, Hassana and Huseina.

The Saudi Arabian embassy in Nigeria announced this in a statement on Friday.

"The procedure, which began on Thursday morning, marked the culmination of meticulous planning and execution by a dedicated team of medical professionals.

"The twins, who arrived in Riyadh on October 31, 2023, underwent comprehensive examinations that revealed shared areas in the lower abdomen, pelvis, lower spine, and lower spinal nerves," embassy spokesperson Mohammed Alsahabi wrote.

Read the full statement below.

SAUDI ARABIA MEDICAL TEAM SUCCESSFULLY SEPARATES NIGERIAN CONJOINED TWINS

In a landmark medical achievement, a Saudi me...