Two male students of Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region have been shot dead in a shocking gun attack believed to be linked to the long-running Bawku conflict, according to a myjoyonline.com report.

The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 26, 2025, when unidentified gunmen stormed the school premises and opened fire, killing the students on the spot.

The victims, identified by their first names as Lukman and Gideon, were reportedly in their dormitory at the time of the attack.

The incident has plunged the school and surrounding communities into mourning, with many expressing fear and outrage over the rising insecurity in the area.