15-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Jigawa Pond
The body of a 15-year-old boy, Sunusi Abubakar, has been recovered from a pond in Gabari village, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.
Tijjani said the deceased was discovered lifeless in the pond locally called Mahayin gidan Toro, about 1.5 kilometres north of Gabari village, around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
The NSCDC spokesman explained that the teenager’s shoes and trousers were first spotted abandoned on the riverbank on September 30, raising concern among villagers.
According to the boy’s father, Abubakar Gabari, his son had gone to swim in the pond around 5:00 p.m. but never returned home, prompting an immediate search by the community.
The NSCDC confirmed that the body showed no signs of injury and was handed over to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Tijjani urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritise safety around open water bodies to avoid such tragedies.
He noted that the Jigawa NSCDC remains committed to safeguarding lives and property while stressing the need for greater public awareness across the state.
The spokesperson further reiterated the command’s resolve to work closely with local communities to prevent future accidents.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
