Bauchi Health Agency Chief, Four Children Die In Road Accident

The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, has died in a road accident alongside four of his children in Yalwan Duguri, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, confirmed the tragedy, expressing profound sorrow over the death of the health agency chief and his children.

In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor described Duguri’s death as a monumental loss to the state, particularly pthe health sector.

He said the deceased distinguished himself through dedication, commitment and an unwavering passion for improving access to healthcare services for the people.

Mohammed also expressed sympathy with the bereaved family, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, associates, colleagues and the people of Bauchi State over the tragedy.

The governor further prayed for the full recovery, strength and comfort of Suleiman, one of the deceased’s sons, who reportedly survived the accident.

According to the governor, Duguri played a significant role in advancing the state’s health contributory management system and supporting efforts to make healthcare more accessible, particularly to less privileged residents.

He said, “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.

“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 governor also disclosed his personal relationship with the deceased, describing him as a close friend and classmate.

“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,” he said.

Mohammed acknowledged that no words could adequately express the pain and anguish of the bereaved family at this difficult time.

He prayed that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept their good deeds and grant Duguri and his children eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.

The governor also called on well-meaning citizens of Bauchi State to remember the bereaved family in their prayers and offer them compassion and solidarity during the period of mourning.

The funeral prayer for the deceased was held at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.