Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga, Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni, has strongly condemned the killing of two students at the Nalerigu Senior High School, describing it as a “barbaric and inhumane” act that has no place in any civilised society.
Speaking on Channel One News on Sunday, July 27, the visibly emotional MP expressed outrage over the attack, vowing to personally arrest the perpetrators if given the opportunity.
“The incident that happened at Nalerigu Senior High School is barbaric, unacceptable and inhumane. 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,” he said.
The tragic event occurred on the night of Saturday, July 26, when unknown assailants reportedly stormed the school premises and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of two students.
Some local sources have linked the incident to the protracted Bawku tribal conflict. Security agencies, however, have yet to confirm any direct connection between the killings and the conflict.
The attack has sparked widespread fear and panic within the Nalerigu community, particularly among students, many of whom are said to be traumatised and stranded as they grapple with concerns over their safety, leading to a curfew directive imposed by the government, which is to take effect from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm each day.
Confirming the incident, the Headmaster of Nalerigu SHS, Mohammed Tibila, told Channel News that the students were indeed gunned down on campus, leaving both staff and students devastated.
The bodies of the victims have since been released to their families and buried. Meanwhile, calls continue to mount for swift investigations and the immediate arrest of those responsible.