The lifeless body of a 15-year-old boy, Sunusi Abubakar, was discovered in a pond in Gabari village, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

In a statement on Thursday, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident.

He said the boy was found around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday in a pond known locally as Mahayin Gidan Toro, about 1.5 kilometres north of Gabari village.

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Tijjani stated that the teenager’s shoes and trousers were initially discovered on the riverbank on September 30, causing alarm among the villagers.

The boy’s father, Abubakar Gabari, said his son went to swim in the pond around 5:00 p.m. but did not return home, leading the community to launch an immediate search.

The NSCDC confirmed that the body bore no signs of injury and was handed over to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Tijjani urged the public to stay vigilant and exercise caution around open water bodies to prevent such tragedies.

He emphasised that the Jigawa NSCDC remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, while highlighting the importance of increased public awareness throughout the state.

The spokesperson also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to collaborating with local communities to prevent future accidents.

“Residents are encouraged to report unsafe areas to security agencies for timely intervention,” he added.

The statement also quoted the commandant, Muhammad Ingawa, urging parents and community leaders to caution children against swimming in open water to prevent tragic incidents.

“The NSCDC’s efforts aim to create a safer environment for all Jigawa citizens,” it concluded.