Four Women Drown in Jigawa Boat Capsize Incident

On September 23, 2026, a tragic boat accident occurred at Dudduru Pond in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, resulting in the drowning of four female passengers. The boat, which was carrying eight individuals from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market, capsized around 1600 hours, approximately three kilometers from Kwadige Village.

ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, stated that preliminary investigations suggest strong winds may have caused the incident. The deceased victims were identified as Hasiya Mu’azu (13), Hauwa Lawan (13), Fatima Lawan (12), and Dawsiyya Lawan (13).

They were buried according to Islamic rites. Four other passengers were rescued by farmers working nearby, with assistance from residents of Kwadige and Kuna Villages.

CC Muhammad Ingawa, the state commandant, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged the public to exercise caution when using boats, particularly during adverse weather conditions.