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Tragic Drowning Incident in Jigawa: Two Men Recovered from Pond

 


T he Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State has reported the recovery of two men who drowned in a pond in Birninkudu Local Government Area.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer, Badaruddeen Tijjani, identified the deceased as Abubakar Alhaji, 20, and Abubakar Abdullahi, 25. The tragic incident occurred on Monday around 11:00 AM while the men were crossing the pond en route to Waza village market.

The NSCDC received a distress call from local residents at approximately 11:30 AM. The Birninkudu Divisional Officer, CSC Muhammad Garba, led a rescue mission with the aid of community members. After about 48 minutes of intense search, the bodies were recovered.

The remains of the deceased were transported to the Waza health facility and later handed over to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

NSCDC Commandant Mr. Muhammad Danjuma extended his condolences to the families of the victims. He also urged parents to be vigilant, particularly during the rainy season, due to the increased risk of flooding in ponds and rivers.

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