Bauchi Governor Mourns BASHCMA Boss, Four Children Killed in Fatal Accident

Bauchi Governor Mourns BASHCMA Boss, Four Children Killed in Fatal Accident

By Umar U. Duguri

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, and four of his children in a fatal motor accident at Yalwan Duguri, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening, claiming the lives of Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri and four of his children identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam.

In a condolence statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor extended his sympathies to the bereaved family, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, associates, colleagues and the people of Bauchi State.

Governor Mohammed also prayed for the full recovery of Suleiman, another son of the deceased who reportedly survived the accident.

Describing the incident as a monumental loss to Bauchi State, particularly its health sector, the governor commended the late BASHCMA executive secretary for his dedication to public service and contributions to improving access to healthcare.

He noted that the deceased played an important role in advancing the state's health contributory management system, particularly efforts aimed at making healthcare services more accessible to residents, including the less privileged.

The governor also acknowledged his contributions to the state's medical team during pilgrimage exercises in Saudi Arabia, where he demonstrated commitment to the health and welfare of pilgrims.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mohammed disclosed that the deceased was his close personal friend and classmate, describing his passing as a painful personal loss in addition to the loss of a dedicated public servant.

The governor expressed particular sadness over the death of four young members of the same family in one incident, acknowledging the immense grief the tragedy had brought upon their relatives and loved ones.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept their good deeds and grant Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri and his four children eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.

Mohammed further prayed for Allah to grant the surviving son, Suleiman, the immediate family, the Duguri Emirate Council and all those affected the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.

He also called on the people of Bauchi State to remember the bereaved family in their prayers and extend compassion and solidarity to them during this difficult period.

According to the statement, the funeral prayer for the deceased is scheduled for Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri.

The statement was signed by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Bauchi State Governor, on 17 October 2026.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. May Almighty Allah grant the departed Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort the bereaved family. Ameen.