By Ado Oyeyemi
Four teenage girls have drowned after a boat carrying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The incident occurred around 4pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at a section of the pond located about three kilometres from Kwadige Village.
The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, on Thursday.
According to the NSCDC, the boat was travelling from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market when it overturned while crossing the pond.
Preliminary findings indicated that strong winds might have contributed to the accident.
The Corps said four female passengers died in the incident, while the remaining four occupants were rescued alive.
The deceased were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13.
The NSCDC said farmers working close to the pond rescued the four survivors shortly after the boat capsized, with residents of Kwadige and Kuna villages also joining the rescue and recovery efforts.
The bodies of the four victims were subsequently buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The Jigawa State NSCDC Commandant, CC Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Kwadige over the tragedy.
Ingawa urged boat operators and passengers to exercise caution while travelling on waterways, particularly during periods of strong winds and adverse weather conditions.
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The Corps also advised boat users to observe basic water safety measures and avoid travelling when weather conditions pose a risk to their lives.
