The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the brutal killing of Pharmacist Mohammed Zia-ulhak Zibrim, CEO of Zimax Pharmacy and General Secretary of PSGH’s Upper East Regional Branch.
Zibrim was shot dead on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025, in front of his residence in Bolgatanga after returning home from work.
The PSGH, in a strongly worded statement issued by its President, Pharm Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh, condemned the killing as a “heinous and barbaric act” that has robbed the nation of a young, dedicated healthcare professional.
Describing the late pharmacist as a vibrant member of the healthcare delivery system, the PSGH lamented the loss not only to his family but to the entire pharmacy profession and Ghana’s health sector.
The Society also raised concerns over suspicions that the murder may be linked to the longstanding Bawku conflict, noting that Zibrim—who was of both Mamprusi and Kusasi heritage—stood as a symbol of peace and unity.
“It is deeply tragic that he has possibly become a victim of the very conflict that should have found resolution long ago,” the statement said.
PSGH has called on the Ghana Police Service and all relevant security agencies to expedite investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. The Society further urged the government to intensify efforts at resolving the Bawku conflict to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
The PSGH also called for increased security for healthcare workers, particularly community pharmacists who operate during late hours. It further urged the government to provide immediate protection for its members in the Upper East Region as investigations into the murder continue.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Pharmacist Zibrim—his aged parents, his wife, and his four children,” the statement added. “The PSGH mourns with you and stands firmly with you in this moment of grief.”