From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Four passengers have been confirmed dead, with several others missing, in a tragic boat mishap in Zangon Maje town in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State.
A statement signed on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said the mishap occurred on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
According to the statement, the ill-fated boat was conveying 17 passengers, mostly young girls aged between 10 and 13 years, from Digawa Village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje town in Taura LGA when it capsized mid-way through the journey.
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The statement further indicated that preliminary reports confirmed that out of the 17 passengers on board, seven were rescued alive, four bodies have been recovered, and five persons remain missing as of the time of this release.
“Of the 17 passengers, 16 were female, highlighting the devastating impact of this incident on young lives and families,” the statement held.
“Rescue efforts, led by the NSCDC in collaboration with local divers and community volunteers, commenced immediately and are still ongoing in a bid to locate the missing individuals,” the statement added.
The NSCDC explained that the cause of the boat mishap was yet unknown, adding, however, that an investigation was ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Command assures the public that necessary measures are being taken to avert future occurrences and ensure safety across the state’s waterways.”
“The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, Bala Bawa Bodinga, expressed deep sympathy to the affected families and the communities of Digawa and Zangon Maje,” the statement concluded.
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