Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), has died in a road accident alongside four of his children in Bauchi State.
The accident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area while the family was travelling to their village. The four children who died were identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam.
Another son, identified as Suleiman, reportedly survived the crash and is receiving prayers for a full recovery. The incident has left the family, friends and associates mourning the loss.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed expressed sadness over the deaths, describing the incident as a major loss to the state. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Muktar Gidado, the governor extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the Duguri Emirate Council and the people of Bauchi State.
Mohammed said Duguri contributed to efforts to improve access to healthcare through his leadership at BASHCMA and also served with the state’s medical team during pilgrimage exercises in Saudi Arabia. The governor prayed for the deceased and their children to be granted eternal rest and asked residents to support the family during the difficult period. Funeral prayers were scheduled for Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri.
