FOUR TEENAGE GIRLS DIE AS BOAT CAPSIZES IN JIGAWA
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By; Sunmola Ganiyat
Four teenage girls have died after a boat carrying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while the passengers were travelling from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, said the boat capsized while crossing the pond, about three kilometres from Kwadige Village.
According to him, preliminary findings indicated that strong winds may have caused the boat to overturn.
Tijjani said four female passengers died in the incident, while the remaining four passengers were rescued.
The deceased were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13.
He added that the bodies of the victims were subsequently buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The four survivors were rescued by farmers working around the pond at the time of the incident, with residents of Kwadige and Kuna villages also assisting in the rescue and recovery efforts.
The Jigawa State NSCDC Commandant, CC Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, expressed condolences to the victims’ families and the Kwadige community over the tragedy.
He urged boat operators and passengers to observe water safety measures and avoid travelling during strong winds or other dangerous weather conditions.
The Corps also advised residents who use waterways for transportation to exercise caution and comply with safety guidelines to prevent further loss of lives.
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