3 Bauchi teenagers die swimming in Jinkiri River
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They were examined and confirmed dead at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, before being released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
By Ahmed Kaigama
Three teenagers identified as Habibu Mohammed, 16, Abubakar Mohammed, 16, and Zailani Sule 14, have lost their lives while swimming in a river at Jinkiri Village, in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The teenagers drowned in the River around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Bauchi Police Command spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Bauchi on Wednesday.
The Police spokesperson said that preliminary investigations revealed that the teenagers were carrying out mining activities in the area before they decided to go and swim in the river.
“Despite prompt efforts to get medical help, they sadly died before reaching the hospital,” Wakil said.
He further said that they were examined and confirmed dead at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, before being released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed condolences to the bereaved families and emphasised the importance of community awareness on water safety, particularly during periods of bad weather.
He said the command had launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Wakil reiterated the command’s commitment to improving safety education to prevent similar tragedies in the future. (NAN)
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