One of the victims
Two students of Nalerigu Senior High School (SHS) in the North East Region have been shot and killed following a violent attack by unidentified gunmen who stormed the school’s campus on the night of Saturday, July 26, 2025.
The chilling incident has thrown the school and the entire Nalerigu township into a state of fear and mourning.
According to police reports, four unknown armed men infiltrated the school premises under the cover of darkness and entered one of the student dormitories. While the students were asleep, the assailants opened fire, fatally shooting one student. A second student, who attempted to flee, was also gunned down before the attackers escaped.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Robert Anabiik Anmain, of the Public Affairs Unit in the North East Region, confirmed the incident to DAILY GUIDE. He said the school’s headmaster, Mohammed Tibila, reported the shooting to the police. Officers who responded to the scene confirmed the deaths and conveyed the bodies to the Baptist Medical Centre (BMC) in Nalerigu.
“The police have launched a full investigation into the attack. We are appealing to the general public to assist with any credible information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators,” DSP Anmain said.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, there is widespread speculation among locals about a possible link to the long-running Bawku conflict. However, authorities have not confirmed any connection as investigations are ongoing.
The attack has sparked outrage and heightened insecurity among students, parents, and residents. Many are calling on government and security agencies to immediately boost protection around the school and the wider community to avert further tragedies.
In response to the deadly incident, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, acting on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council, has imposed a curfew on the Nalerigu township and its environs. The curfew, which took effect on Sunday, July 27, 2025, restricts movement between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily until further notice.
A statement issued and signed by the Minister called on chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, the youth, and the general population of Nalerigu to remain calm and refrain from any retaliatory actions. It urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and to use lawful, non-violent means to seek redress.
The statement further announced a ban on the possession of arms, ammunition, and offensive weapons within the affected areas. It warned that anyone found with such items would be arrested and prosecuted.
By Eric Kombat, Nalerigu