Four teenage girls drowned in a pond in Malkaderi village, Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who made this known to newsmen in Dutse said the incident occurred on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Adam said the victims, identified as Saina’u Musa, 12; Fiddausi Ado, 11; Habiba Musa, 12; and Bahijja Musa, 13, were among five friends who went swimming in a pond.

An eight-year-old girl, Sahura Audu, was rescued and hospitalised but later discharge.

The Jigawa State Police Command swiftly responded to the incident, launching a rescue operation with local divers.

The victims were evacuated from the pond and taken to Gagarawa Primary Health Care, where four were pronounced dead.

The Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, extended condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for their eternal peace

“This tragic incident serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to keep an eye on their children’s whereabouts, especially during the rainy season,” Abdullahi added.

The police warned the public to avoid swimming in ponds, rivers, and streams during the rainy season due to increased water volumes.