Tears as three teenagers drown while swimming in Bauchi river

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Tragedy struck in Jinkiri Village, Tirwun Ward of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, as three teenage boys drowned in a river while swimming.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred around 1pm on Tuesday when the boys, all residents of Durum Village, were enjoying a swim after reportedly engaging in mining activities nearby.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Wednesday, the spokesman for the state police command, Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, identified the victims as Habibu Mohammed, aged 16; Abubakar Mohammed, also aged 16; and Zailani Sule, aged 14.

Wakil stated, “A recent incident in Jinkiri Village, Tirwun Ward, Bauchi Local Government Area, has led to the tragic loss of three teenagers: Habibu Mohammed ‘m,’ aged 16 years; Abubakar Mohammed ‘m,’ aged 16 years; and Zailani Sule ‘m,’ aged 14 years, residents of Durum Village.

“The young teenagers unfortunately lost their lives after an accident while swimming in a nearby river.”

He added that despite efforts to rescue them and obtain medical assistance, “the teenagers were pronounced dead before reaching the hospital. Punch