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Four Girls Drown As Boat Capsizes In Jigawa

Four young girls have drowned after a boat carrying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond near Kwadige Village in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The incident occurred at about 4pm on Wednesday while the passengers were travelling from Kwadige to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market.

The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, said strong winds may have caused the boat to overturn.

Four passengers, all female, died in the incident, while the remaining four were rescued by farmers working around the pond, with support from residents of Kwadige and nearby Kuna communities.

The deceased were identified as 13-year-old Hasiya Mu’azu, 13-year-old Hauwa Lawan, 12-year-old Fatima Lawan and 13-year-old Dawsiyya Lawan.

Their bodies have since been buried according to Islamic rites.

The incident has highlighted the risks faced by residents of rural communities who rely on waterways to access markets, farms and other economic activities.

The NSCDC urged boat operators and passengers to exercise greater caution, particularly during periods of strong winds and other dangerous weather conditions.

The Corps advised passengers to avoid travelling when weather conditions are unsafe and called on boat operators to observe basic water-safety measures to prevent further loss of lives.