The scene (L) of Bongo NHIA District Director Mohammed Seidu Akugri’s (R) murder
The Bongo District Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mohammed Seidu Akugri, has reportedly been murdered in cold blood by unknown assailants at Nangodi, a community near Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
The horrific murder was announced through a statement released on May 20, 2025, by the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central and Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga.
Ayariga, in the statement, condemned the gruesome murder of the NHIA district director, while extending his condolences to the family of the deceased.
Further details on the murder revealed that the deceased, Mohammed Seidu Akugri was shot and his body burnt afterwards.
“I hereby condemn, in no uncertain terms, the shooting, killing and burning of the body of Mohammed Seidu Akugri, who was the Bongo District Director of the National Health Insurance Authority. The attack on him took place in Nangodi near Bolgatanga. My heartfelt condolences to the family of my late comrade.
“I urge law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate and apprehend the perpetrators of this dastardly act,” the MP wrote in the statement, which was issued on May 20, 2025.
He subsequently, urged his constituency to remain calm as the police launch investigations to apprehend and punish the person(s) responsible for the murder.
He pointed out that the youth must remain calm in order not to derail ongoing efforts to solve the Bawku conflict.
“I urge all to remain calm and let’s focus on the ongoing efforts of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to bring a lasting solution to the Bawku situation. I commend the youth for the restraint displayed so far and their recent efforts to maintain peace in Bawku.
“Significant progress is being made and no one should be allowed to derail the process,” he added.
Read his statement below:
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