Four female passengers have died after a boat carrying eight people 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, at the pond, located about three kilometres from Kwadige Village.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud.
According to the NSCDC, the boat was transporting eight passengers from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market when it capsized while crossing the pond.
Strong winds were reportedly blowing at the time and may have contributed to the accident.
Four passengers died, while the other four were rescued by farmers working near the pond. Residents of Kwadige and Kuna communities also joined the rescue and recovery efforts.
The deceased were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13. Their bodies were buried according to Islamic rites.
The NSCDC State Commandant, CC Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the Kwadige community.
He urged residents who use waterways for transportation to exercise caution, particularly during periods of strong winds and adverse weather.
Ingawa also advised boat operators and passengers to observe basic water-safety measures and avoid travelling when weather conditions pose a danger to life.
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