The Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga, Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni, has condemned the fatal shooting of two students at Nalerigu Senior High School, calling it a “barbaric and inhumane act” that must not go unpunished.
In an emotionally charged interview on Channel One News, the MP expressed shock and grief over the incident, which occurred late Saturday night when unknown assailants stormed the school grounds and opened fire, killing two students.
“The incident that happened at Nalerigu Senior High School is barbaric, unacceptable and inhumane,” Mr. Mumuni said.
“For someone to just walk into a secondary school and kill students is something I condemn 100%. If I had the opportunity and the means, I would arrest the people behind this myself and hand them over to the police.”
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with students reportedly traumatised and fearing for their safety. The government has since imposed a partial curfew in the area, effective from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm daily, in a bid to maintain calm.
The Headmaster of Nalerigu SHS, Mohammed Tibila, confirmed the incident and said the school was in mourning. “It was a devastating moment for both students and staff,” he told Channel One News.
While investigations are underway, some local residents suspect the attack may be linked to the long-running tribal conflict in Bawku. However, security officials have not yet confirmed any direct connection.
The bodies of the victims have been released to their families and buried, in keeping with local customs.
Calls are mounting from both the public and civil society for a thorough investigation and swift justice. As the community reels from the tragedy, the spotlight is once again on security in Ghana’s conflict-prone northern regions, and whether enough is being done to protect innocent lives.
