JOS — Two teenagers have reportedly drowned at the dam in Rayfield Resort, Jos, Plateau state while trying to get back the shoes of one of their friends that fell into the dam.
The victims are Michael Nyam, eight years, and Elijah Solomon, six years old.
Gyang Pwol, a witness, told newsmen on Sunday in Jos that the boys, both residents of Rayfield community, drowned Saturday evening.
“They jumped into the deep water in the dam to rescue a shoe of their friend, unfortunately, the volume of water was too much.
“Before help could come, they drowned,” Pwol said.
Mr Pwol, who also confirmed that their remains had been buried, did not give further details.
However, Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer of Plateau Command, said the incident was not reported to the police.
