Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga, Nurideen Muhammed Mumuni, has sharply condemned the fatal shooting of two students at Nalerigu Senior High School, describing the act as “barbaric” and demanding urgent justice for the victims.

The attack, which occurred on the night of July 26, has shaken the North East Region and raised new concerns over public safety in an area already grappling with long-standing security challenges.

“For someone to walk into a secondary school and kill students is something I condemn 100%,” Mr. Mumuni said in an interview with Channel One News on July 27. “If I had the opportunity and the means, I would arrest the perpetrators myself and hand them over to the police.”

According to school authorities, unknown assailants entered the school premises and opened fire, killing two students. The Headmaster of Nalerigu SHS, Mohammed Tibila, confirmed the incident, noting that the entire school community has been left devastated.

Local speculation has linked the attack to the protracted Bawku tribal conflict, though security forces have not confirmed any such connection. The Ghana Police Service and other agencies have yet to announce arrests or identify suspects.

In response to the attack, the government has imposed a curfew in Nalerigu, restricting movement from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily as a precautionary measure.

The incident has triggered widespread fear and anxiety among residents, particularly students, many of whom are reportedly traumatised and seeking relocation. Families of the victims have since received the bodies for burial, as pressure mounts on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“This is unacceptable in any civilised society,” Mr. Mumuni said. “We need to ensure that this never happens again.”

The shootings come amid a broader uptick in violent incidents across the country, including in parts of the Ashanti Region and the Upper East, prompting calls from lawmakers and civil society groups for stronger national security responses.