Twenty four killed, scores missing in Jigawa canoe mishap

Jan. 4, 2026

The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed 24 persons dead in a canoe mishap that occurred on Sunday in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Lawan Shiisu, disclosed this in a statement in Dutse.

Shiisu said 16 people were earlier reportedly dead, while 10 others were rescued, with 14 missing after the canoe capsized in Adiyani village of Guri Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson added the number of persons that died in the incident later rose to 24.