Bauchi Health Agency Boss, Four Children Die In Road Crash, Son Survives
The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, has died in a road crash alongside four of his children in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
Another son, identified as Suleiman, reportedly survived the accident.
The crash occurred on Saturday evening at Yalwan Duguri, according to reports published on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The four children who died were identified as Hajara, Usman, Rukayya and Maryam.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, expressed sadness over the incident in a condolence statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
The governor described Duguri’s death as a major loss to the state, particularly its health sector, where the deceased served as head of the agency responsible for managing the state’s contributory healthcare scheme.
According to the statement, Duguri contributed to efforts to improve access to healthcare services, particularly for residents with limited financial means.
Mohammed also recalled his contributions to medical teams that provided healthcare services during pilgrimage exercises in Saudi Arabia.
The governor described Duguri as a close personal friend and classmate, noting that the tragedy was a personal loss in addition to the death of a public servant.
He also expressed grief over the deaths of the four children in the same incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the Duguri Emirate Council, friends, associates and colleagues.
Mohammed prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength for Suleiman and other members of the family to bear the loss.
The funeral prayer for Duguri and his four children was scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, at the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri.
As of the time of this report, the available sources did not establish the cause of the crash or provide an independently verified account of how the accident occurred.
