The Bawku Senior High School has been temporarily closed by the Municipal Education Directorate following the tragic shooting of a third-year student, Hakim Kundima, on the school’s campus. According to sources from Citi News, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, when unknown assailants reportedly scaled the school’s perimeter wall, entered the dormitory, and forcibly dragged the student outside before shooting him in what appears to be a targeted attack. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the incident, and as of this report, no arrests have been made.
The victim’s elder brother, Tahiru Kundima, confirmed the incident to the media, stating that the Bawku Divisional Police Commander personally delivered the body to the family. He alleged that the killing may be connected to the long-standing conflict in the Bawku area, which has experienced recurring violence in recent years.
On Sunday, July 27, Isaac Agbeko Azasoo, the Bawku Municipal Director of Education, announced the school’s closure, citing safety concerns for both students and staff.
The tragic incident comes on the heels of a similar attack at Nalerigu Senior High School, where two students were shot and killed by unidentified gunmen on the same evening, further heightening concerns about security in senior high schools within the region. Investigations into the Bawku shooting are ongoing. Authorities have yet to provide official details on the motive or suspects involved.
