By Uzair Adam
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 around 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the pond, located about three kilometres from Kwadige Village.
The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 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.
It was gathered that strong winds prevailing at the time may have contributed to the accident.
Four passengers died in the incident, while the other four were rescued.
The deceased were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu, 13; Hauwa Lawan, 13; Fatima Lawan, 12; and Dawsiyya Lawan, 13.
The NSCDC said the remains of the four victims had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The four survivors were rescued by farmers working around the pond shortly after the boat capsized.
Residents of Kwadige and Kuna communities also joined the rescue and recovery operations, assisting those affected by the incident.
The NSCDC State Commandant, CC Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, expressed condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Kwadige community over the tragedy.
Ingawa urged residents who use waterways for transportation to exercise caution, especially during periods of strong winds and unfavourable weather conditions.
He also advised boat operators and passengers to observe basic water-safety measures and avoid travelling when weather conditions pose risks to their lives.
The NSCDC further urged communities and boat users to prioritise safety measures to prevent similar incidents on waterways across the state.
