BY ADEYEMI AKANJI, BAUCHI – Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed profound sorrow and deep condolences over the tragic death of Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA).
Duguri reportedly lost his life in a fatal motor accident at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area on Saturday evening, alongside four of his children: Hajara, Usman, Rukayya, and Maryam.
According to the Governor, equally saddening was the tragic circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident, as he extended 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.
Governor Mohammed who spoke on behalf of his family, and the Government of Bauchi state, also prayed for the full recovery, strength, and comfort of Suleiman, his other son who reportedly survived the accident .
He 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.
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.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, late Ibrahim Ladan Duguri was a close personal friend, and classmate of the Governor and 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 noted with deep sadness that the loss of four young members of the same family in one tragic incident makes the tragedy even more heartbreaking.
While acknowledging that no words can adequately express the pain and anguish of the bereaved family at this difficult moment, Governor Bala prayed that 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 further prayed 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 urged 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.
A statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor confirmed that the funeral prayers for the deceased were conducted on Sunday 18th October, 2026 , at the Palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri by 11:00am
The State said: “May the Almighty Allah comfort the bereaved family, strengthen all those affected by this tragedy, and grant the departed eternal peace , Ameen.”
Reports of the tragic Saturday accident had indicated that a family in Bauchi lost five people, a father and four of his children while another son was critically injured.
It was gathered the deceased father was Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), while the four children were Hajara, Usman, Rukayya, and Maryam.
Reports have it that the crash occurred late Saturday evening when they were traveling to Yelwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State for a family engagement.
