Nine dead, eight rescued in Jigawa boat accident – NEMA
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The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed that nine people lost their lives in a boat accident that occurred at Zangon Maje Village in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The agency shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
According to NEMA’s Kano Operations Office, the tragic incident happened on Sunday, July 27, 2025, around 7 p.m., when a boat carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized mid-journey while travelling from Digawa Village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje Village in Taura LGA.
The statement read, “Upon the arrival of the NEMA team at the scene, it was confirmed that eight individuals were rescued alive by local divers, while nine others were unfortunately confirmed dead.
“NEMA, in collaboration with the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and local government officials, sensitised the community on the importance of adhering to safety protocols while travelling by water.
“As part of the response efforts, NIWA also donated life jackets to the community.”
