Four die as boat carrying eight capsizes in Jigawa

Four teenage girls died after a boat carrying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred at about 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The boat was travelling from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market when it overturned while crossing the pond.

The deceased girls were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13, as reported by Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria. The four survivors were rescued by farmers working around the pond and residents of Kwadige and Kuna communities.

Preliminary findings suggest that strong winds may have caused the accident, according to Daily Trust and Daily Post Nigeria. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa State Command confirmed the incident and reported that the bodies of the four victims had been buried according to Islamic rites. The NSCDC State Commandant expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.

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