Four die as boat carrying eight capsizes in Jigawa
Four passengers have died after a boat carrying eight people capsized at Dudduru Pond in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, on September 24, 2026. The incident […] Four die as boat carrying eight capsizes…
Four individuals lost their lives when a boat carrying eight people capsized near Kwadige Village in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, according to a statement from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on September 24, 2026. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, around 4pm, when the boat overturned while crossing Dudduru Pond.
The NSCDC Jigawa State Command attributed the accident to strong winds, stating that the boat was traveling from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market at the time of the incident. Four female passengers — Hasiya Mu'azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13 — were among those who perished in the tragedy.
The remaining four passengers were rescued by local farmers and villagers, who worked together to assist those affected by the accident. The NSCDC commandant, CC Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, offered condolences to the families of the deceased and urged the public to exercise caution when navigating waterways during adverse weather conditions.
The NSCDC further advised boat operators and passengers to adhere to basic water-safety rules to prevent such incidents in the future.
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