By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar
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 incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening. The governor also prayed for the recovery of Suleiman, another son who survived the crash.
In a condolence statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor described the tragedy as a monumental loss to Bauchi State, particularly the health sector, where the deceased contributed to efforts to improve access to healthcare services, especially for less privileged residents.
He noted that Ladan Duguri was not only a dedicated public servant but also his close personal friend and classmate, whose life was marked by service and commitment to humanity. The four children who died alongside their father were identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam.
Governor Mohammed extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, colleagues and the people of Bauchi State, praying that Almighty Allah forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and give the family the strength to bear the loss.
The funeral prayer was scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri inline with Islamic injunction.
