The Upper East Region has been dealt a blow after the District Director for the National Health Insurance Authority for Bongo, Mahamadu Seidu Akugri, was shot and set ablaze.
Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio is reporting that the incident occurred on the evening of Monday, May 19, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m when Mr Akugri was returning home from Bolgatanga.
The assailants, who are yet to be identified, shot him and set his vehicle ablaze.
The killing has been condemned by the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga who has condemned killing of the Bongo NHIA District Director.
