The Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA),
Ibrahim Ladan-Duguri, and his four children, have been killed in a fatal motor accident at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State.
The accident which occured on Saturday evening claimed the life of Ladan-Duguri alongside his four children: Hajara, Usman, Rukayya, and Maryam. However, one of his sons who was also involved in the crash, survived with different degrees of injuries.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed sadness over the incident which he described as tragic and a monumental loss to the entire state.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Muhktar Gidado, the Governor said the loss is a great loss particularly the health sector, where he distinguished himself through dedication and commitment to the improvement of access to healthcare services for the people.
“The Governor is equally saddened by the tragic circumstances surrounding the incident and extends his heartfelt sympathy to the immediate family of the deceased, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, associates, colleagues, and the entire people of Bauchi State over this devastating loss.
“He also pray for the full recovery, strength, and comfort of Suleiman, his other son who reportedly survived the accident .
“Governor Mohammed described the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri as a monumental loss to Bauchi State, particularly the health sector, where he distinguished himself through dedication, commitment, and an unwavering passion for improving access to healthcare services for the people,” he said.
According to Gidado, as Executive Secretary of BASHCMA, the deceased played an important role in advancing the state’s health contributory management system and supporting efforts to make healthcare more accessible to the people, especially the less privileged.
He said that his dedication was also evident in his contributions to the state’s medical team during pilgrimage exercises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where his commitment to the health and well-being of pilgrims was widely valued.
The Media Adviser said that beyond his professional accomplishments, Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan-Duguri was a close personal friend, and classmate of Governor Bala Mohammed.
“His death, therefore, represents not only the loss of a valued public servant but also the painful departure of a beloved family member and trusted companion whose life was marked by service, loyalty, and dedication to humanity.
“The Governor notes with deep sadness that the loss of four young members of the same family in one tragic incident makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking. He acknowledges that no words can adequately express the pain and anguish of the bereaved family at this difficult moment,” he stated.
Furthermore, he said that the Governor Mohammed prayed that the Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, will forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept their good deeds, and grant Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri and his beloved children eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
He said: “He further pray that Almighty Allah grant the surviving son, Suleiman, the immediate family, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, associates, and the entire people of Bauchi State the fortitude to bear this great loss.
“The Governor calls on all well-meaning citizens of Bauchi State to remember the bereaved family in their prayers and to offer them the necessary compassion, and solidarity during this moment of profound grief.”
The funeral prayer for the deceased will be conducted on Sunday 18th October, 2026, at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri.
Armstrong Bakam
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