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Two heartbreaking incidents involving teenagers have cast a shadow over communities in northern Nigeria, as twin sisters drowned in a pond in Adamawa State, while a 17-year-old boy died following a fight over tap water in Kano.
In Adamawa State, tragedy struck Golantabal village in Song Local Government Area on Saturday when 13-year-old twin sisters, Hassana and Hussaina Garabiya, drowned while swimming in a pond. According to the Adamawa State Police Command, the girls had gone to the farm earlier in the day and decided to swim on their way back home around 2:30 p.m.
Police received a distress call at about 3:50 p.m. and swiftly responded to the scene. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of officers and collaborated with local divers, who recovered the lifeless bodies of the twins. Their remains were taken to the Cottage Hospital in Song, where they were deposited in the morgue for autopsy.
The police expressed condolences to the bereaved family and warned parents and guardians to caution children against swimming in open water bodies, especially during the rainy season when such risks are heightened.
Meanwhile, in Kano, a 17-year-old boy, Musa Muhammad, died after an altercation with his childhood friend over access to tap water. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, according to a statement from the Kano State Police Command.
The deceased’s father, Muhammad Haruna, reported to Bachirawa Police Station that his son had gone to fetch water around 11:00 a.m. when he clashed with 16-year-old Muhammad Aliyu. The quarrel quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the suspect allegedly struck Musa in the face, causing him to collapse.
Musa was rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body was later released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Police confirmed that the suspect is in custody as investigations continue.
Both incidents have sent shockwaves through the affected communities, underscoring the fragility of life and the importance of safety and conflict prevention among youths
