The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, and four of his children have died in a fatal road accident in Bauchi State.
The crash reportedly occurred on Saturday evening at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area, according to a statement released by the Bauchi State Government on Sunday.
The deceased children were identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam. Another son, Suleiman, reportedly survived the accident.
The tragedy has drawn condolences from Governor Bala Mohammed, who described the deaths of Duguri and his four children as a monumental loss to the state.
Mohammed expressed deep sorrow over the incident, paying tribute to Duguri’s contributions to public service and healthcare delivery in Bauchi State.
The governor described the late BASHCMA chief as a committed public servant who worked to improve access to healthcare, particularly for residents from less privileged backgrounds.
He also acknowledged Duguri’s role in strengthening the state’s health contributory management system during his tenure as head of the agency.
According to the governor, the deceased also contributed to medical teams during pilgrimage exercises in Saudi Arabia, helping to provide healthcare services to Nigerian pilgrims.
Mohammed Recalls Personal Relationship With Duguri
Beyond his contributions to the state, Mohammed said the loss was particularly painful because Duguri was both a close friend and his classmate.
The governor expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for the recovery of Suleiman, who survived the crash.
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He also prayed for the souls of Duguri and his four deceased children to rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Mohammed urged residents to offer prayers and support to the family as they navigate the difficult period of mourning.
Funeral Prayer Scheduled In Yalwan Duguri
The funeral prayer for Duguri and his four children was scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri.
The fatal accident has left the family and the Bauchi State public service community mourning the loss of the agency chief and his children.
