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15-year-old boy drowns in Jigawa pond

From The Punch · () English

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  • A 15-year-old boy, Isah Muhammad, drowned in Sterling Pond in Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, raising concerns about water safety during the rainy season.
  • The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, and the boy was pronounced dead at the General Hospital, Dutse.
  • The tragedy has prompted renewed calls for public awareness campaigns and increased vigilance from parents and guardians regarding the dangers of open water bodies, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.

A 15-year-old boy has drowned in a pond in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, Nigeria, highlighting the persistent dangers posed by open water bodies, particularly during the current rainy season. The incident occurred at Sterling Pond along Disina Road.

On arrival at the hospital, a medical doctor examined the victim and confirmed that he was brought in dead.

— ASC Badaruddeen TijjaniASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in Jigawa State, confirmed the medical outcome of the victim.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed the tragedy, stating that they received a distress call about the teenager, identified as Isah Muhammad, on Tuesday afternoon. NSCDC personnel from the Takur Site Division responded and retrieved the boy from the water. He was rushed to the General Hospital, Dutse, where a medical doctor pronounced him dead upon examination.

The increased volume of water makes these ponds more dangerous, especially for children and young people who may unknowingly venture close to them.

— Abdullahi SaniA resident described the heightened risks associated with ponds during the rainy season.

The victim, a resident of Bokoto Quarters in Dutse, was subsequently released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites. This unfortunate event has reignited concerns among residents about the increased hazards of ponds and other water bodies during the rainy season, as rising water levels significantly elevate the risk of drowning.

The latest tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for communities.

— Musa NalayiAnother resident emphasized the need for community awareness following the drowning incident.

Residents have voiced their distress, with some urging parents and guardians to ensure children stay away from deep and unsafe water bodies. They stressed the need for sustained public awareness campaigns to prevent such avoidable accidents. The NSCDC State Commandant, Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, extended condolences to the bereaved family and implored residents to exercise greater caution around ponds, rivers, and other potentially dangerous water bodies, especially during the rainy season. Safety advocates continue to call for improved public awareness and protective measures around unfenced water bodies across Nigeria.

He prayed for Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest and urged residents to exercise greater caution around ponds, rivers and other potentially dangerous water bodies, particularly during the rainy season.

— Commandant Muhammad Kabiru IngawaThe NSCDC State Commandant expressed condolences and advised caution to residents.
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