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. The post Two children drown in Bauchi river appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.