The District Director of the Bongo National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mohammed Seidu Akugri, has been brutally murdered by unknown assailants in a shocking attack that signals a dangerous escalation in the Bawku conflict.
Mr. Akugri was ambushed near Nagode, a community close to Bolgatanga, where his attackers killed him and set his body ablaze before fleeing the scene.
The gruesome nature of the killing has sent shockwaves through the region, raising fears of further violence.
While the Bawku conflict has primarily been rooted in ethnic and chieftaincy disputes, this attack introduces a disturbing new trend of targeted killings of public officials. Security analysts warn that the murder could signify a deliberate attempt to destabilise governance and healthcare delivery in the region.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare ordering heightened security in Bawku and surrounding areas.
The murder raises concerns about the safety of government workers in conflict zones and the potential for the Bawku crisis to spill over into neighbouring districts.
This incident marks one of the most high-profile killings linked to the Bawku unrest, underscoring the urgent need for a sustainable resolution to the crisis.
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