Nine Confirmed Dead as Boat Overturns in Jigawa, Rescuers Save Others

Jigawa State saw tragedy on Sunday, July 27, 2025, when a boat accident in Taura Local Government Area claimed the lives of nine people, primarily young girls.
The event was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in a Thursday update posted on its official 𝕏 handle.
NEMA’s Kano Operations Office reports that the victims were traveling in a canoe from Digawa Village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje Village in Taura LGA when the boat overturned at approximately 7:00 p.m.

According to the statement, “NEMA Kano Operations Office Assesses Boat Mishap at Zangon Maje Village, Taura LGA, Jigawa State, 30th July 2025,” there were 17 people on board when the incident occurred.

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According to the findings, the unfortunate event happened on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at around 7:00 p.m. According to the agency, the vessel sunk in the middle of its journey from Digawa Village in Jahun Local Government Area to Zangon Maje Village in Taura LGA, carrying 17 passengers, the most of whom were young girls.

NEMA reports that local divers who rushed to the incident managed to save eight of the passengers alive. Regretfully, the deaths of the other nine passengers were verified.

Together with members from the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and local government, the agency has subsequently carried out a thorough evaluation of the disaster.

In reaction to the event, NEMA and its partners conducted a community sensitization program, emphasizing the use of life jackets and other safety precautions when traveling by water.

NEMA further stated, “NIWA also donated life jackets to the community as part of the response efforts.”

The organization reaffirmed the need for rigorous adherence to water travel regulations, particularly in rural areas where canoe dependence is still prevalent.