Another killing incident related to the ongoing Bawku conflict has occurred at Nalerigu Senior High School as two male students have been shot dead.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 26th July, 2025.
Myjoyonline.com reported that the incident happened when the deceased, identified only by their first names, Lukman and Gideon, were reportedly in their dormitory when the assailants stormed the school premises and opened fire, killing them instantly.
Assembly Member for the Denugu Electoral Area, Dasmani Fuseini, and uncle to one of the deceased students, confirmed the attack.
This followed a student of Bawku Senior High School who was allegedly dragged from his dormitory and shot dead by unknown assailants who gained entry by scaling the school’s perimeter wall.
The victim, identified as being of Mossi, is believed to have been mistaken for an affiliate of one of the factions involved in the protracted chieftaincy dispute.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
In a related development, the residence of the Member of Parliament for Bawku and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was vandalised and set ablaze later that same night.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
