Two heartbreaking incidents involving teenagers have cast a shadow over communities in northern Nigeria. In Adamawa State, twin sisters Hassana and Hussaina Garabiya, 13, drowned in a pond in Golantabal village, Song Local Government Area, on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Kano, a 17-year-old boy, Musa Muhammad, died after an altercation with his childhood friend over access to tap water.
The twin sisters had gone to the farm earlier in the day and decided to swim on their way back home around 2:30 p.m. The police received a distress call at about 3:50 p.m. and swiftly responded to the scene, recovering the lifeless bodies of the twins. The police have warned parents and guardians to caution children against swimming in open water bodies, especially during the rainy season.
In Kano, the quarrel between Musa and his friend, Muhammad Aliyu, 16, escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Aliyu allegedly struck Musa in the face, causing him to collapse. Musa was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The police have confirmed that the suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing.
Both incidents have sent shockwaves through the affected communities, underscoring the fragility of life and the importance of safety and conflict prevention among youths. The incidents serve as a reminder of the need for parents, guardians, and community leaders to educate children on safety measures and conflict resolution.
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