Teenage boy drowns in Sterling Pond, Jigawa
A 15-year-old boy, Isah Muhammad, drowned in Sterling Pond along Disina Road in Dutse, Jigawa State. The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the safety of water-filled ponds during the rainy season. Authorities and residents have urged increased caution, especially for children and young people. The family of the deceased has received condolences from local officials.
What happened
- Isah Muhammad, a resident of Bokoto Quarters in Dutse, drowned in Sterling Pond along Disina Road.
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, through spokesperson ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at about 4:30pm.
- NSCDC operatives evacuated Isah Muhammad and took him to General Hospital, Dutse, where a doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
- The remains of Isah Muhammad were released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
- Residents and officials, including Musa Nalayi and Commandant Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, have called for greater public awareness and caution around water-filled ponds, especially during the rainy season.
