A tragic incident has shaken the Upper East Region, specifically the Bongo District, where the Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr. Akugri Mahamadu Seidu, was brutally killed and set ablaze in his vehicle. The incident occurred on Monday, May 19, 2025, between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm in Nangodi, Nabdam District.
According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Seidu was returning home from Bolgatanga when unknown assailants shot him and set his car on fire. The gruesome discovery of his body has sent shockwaves of fear throughout the region.
This incident marks the second attack in the Nangodi Traditional Area within a short period. Earlier, a bus was attacked at a police checkpoint in the same area, resulting in the death of a lady who was shot. The recurrence of such attacks has heightened concerns about security in the area.
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central and Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned the act, describing it as “badly”. He extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and urged the law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Hon. Ayariga also called for calm and focus on the ongoing efforts led by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to bring lasting peace to Bawku. He emphasized the need for the community to remain peaceful and cooperative with the security agencies to ensure that justice is served.
The incident has raised serious questions about the security in the area, particularly given the location of the crime. Family members and residents of the Kusaaug Traditional area are wondering how the assailants managed to escape without being apprehended, despite the area being situated between two heavy police checkpoints and close to the newly established police training school. The fact that the perpetrators were able to commit the crime and flee without being caught has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the security measures in place.
The investigation is ongoing, and the community awaits the outcome, hoping for justice to be served.
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