Student Shot Dead in Dormitory as Gunmen Invade Bawku School

 An 18-year-old student, Hakim Kundima, was shot dead on Saturday night (26 July) after unidentified gunmen stormed his school’s dormitory in Bawku in the Upper East Region.

The tragic incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. when the assailants reportedly scaled the perimeter wall, entered the boys’ dormitory, and forcibly dragged Hakim outside before shooting him in cold blood. According to local reports, the attackers fled immediately after the shooting. No arrests have been made as of Sunday.

The victim’s elder brother, Tahiru Kundima, confirmed the killing to local media, stating that the Bawku Divisional Police Commander personally delivered the body to the family.

In response to the incident, the Bawku Municipal Security Council has announced the temporary closure of the school, citing security concerns for both students and staff. Authorities said the decision was necessary to prevent further threats and allow police investigations to proceed without interference.

The brazen killing came just hours before a second shooting incident at Nalerigu Senior High School in the neighbouring North East Region, where two other students were fatally shot under mysterious circumstances. The close timing of the two incidents has raised alarm among parents, education authorities, and security agencies.

While police have launched investigations into both attacks, no immediate links have been confirmed between them. A joint security task force has been deployed to maintain calm in the affected areas.

Speaking to the press, regional education officials expressed deep concern over the emerging pattern of violence targeting students and called for reinforced protection of educational institutions.

The Ghana Police Service has yet to release an official statement detailing motives or suspects, but sources say they are exploring all angles, including possible connections to the ongoing unrest in parts of the region.

The Ministry of Education is also expected to issue a directive in the coming days following a briefing from security agencies and school authorities.

As of now, students from both affected schools have been sent home, and the communities remain tense, with families calling for swift justice.