The Bawku Senior High School has been temporarily closed by the Municipal Education Directorate following the fatal shooting of a third-year student, Hakim Kundima, on the school’s campus.
According to Citi News sources, 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. As of the time of reporting, no arrests had been made.
The victim’s elder brother, Tahiru Kundima, confirmed the incident to the media and disclosed 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 seen recurring violence in recent years.
On Sunday, July 27, Bawku Municipal Director of Education, Isaac Agbeko Azasoo, 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.
