Two children drown in Bauchi river

Two children drowned while swimming in a river on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi State. 

The victims, Saminu Mohammed, 12, and Tanimu Danladi, 11, both of Gudum Sayawa, went to a river in the area on February 2, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., when the incident occurred.

Police personnel swiftly moved to the scene, evacuated the children, and conveyed them to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, where they were certified d3ad by a medical practitioner.

Their remains were later released to their relatives for burial, while investigation into the incident continues.