Three teenage boys have drowned in a river near a mining site in Jinkiri village, Tirwun Ward, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
It was gathered that the victims were part of a group of boys from Durum village who had gone to the outskirts of Jinkiri, to scavenge for mineral deposits.
However, unknown to their peers, the trio wandered off to a nearby river to swim.
According to the hamlet head of Jinkiri, Malam Yakubu Ahmad, the boys were later found unconscious in the water and rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Bauchi, where they were confirmed d3ad on arrival.
Spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday said an investigation into the tragic circumstance has been established and the bodies released to the families for burial.
“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 16yrs, Abubakar Mohammed ‘m’ aged 16yrs, and Zailani Sule ‘m’ aged 14yrs, residents of Durum Village. The young teenagers unfortunately lost their lives after an accident while swimming in a nearby river,” the statement read.
“The incident took place around 1300hrs, and despite immediate efforts for medical assistance, the teenagers were pronounced d3ad before reaching the hospital.
“The preliminary investigation indicates that the teenagers had been engaged in mining activities before deciding to swim in the river.
“In 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 psc(+), mni, expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected and underscores the critical need for heightened safety awareness during water activities, especially during inclement weather.
“An investigation into the tragic circumstance has been established and the bodies released to the families for burial following an examination at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi State.
“The Command is committed to promoting safety and awareness within the community to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
