Beatrice Gondyi Bauchi
Police Command in Bauchi have confirmed the tragic death of three teenagers who drowned in a river after mining activities at a close location, on Wednesday in Jinkiri Village, Tirwun, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis.
The Police while confirming the Wednesdayโs tragedy through its PPRO, Ahmed Wakil, said that the three teenagers were identified as Habibu Mohammed aged 16 years, Abubakar Mohammed aged 16 years and Zailani Sule aged 14 years all boys and residents of Durum Village.
โThe young teenagers unfortunately lost their lives after an accident while swimming in a nearby river,โ he explained.
Wakil added that the incident took place at about 1:00pm, saying that all immediate efforts for medical assistance failed as the victims were pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
โPreliminary investigation indicated that the teenagers had been engaged in mining activities before deciding to swim in the river.
โIn light of this heartbreaking situation, the Nigeria Police Force Bauchi State Command under the able leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected and underscores the critical need for heightened safety awareness during water activities, especially during inclement weather.โ
He said that the Police has commenced investigation into the tragic circumstance and the bodies were released to the families for burial following an examination at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi State.
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