{
  "id": 15403610,
  "title": "Bauchi health agency boss, four children die in car crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bauchi-health-agency-boss-four-children-die-in-car-crash-15403610",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:16:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/bauchi-health-agency-boss-four-children-die-in-car-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), has died in a car accident alongside four of his children. According to Daily Trust, the crash occurred at Yalwan Duguri in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. One of Duguri's sons, Suleiman, reportedly survived the accident.\n\nBauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed confirmed the tragedy and expressed profound sorrow over the loss. As reported by Daily Trust, the governor described Duguri's death as a monumental loss to the state and the health sector, noting his dedication to improving healthcare access. The governor extended his sympathy to the deceased's family, the Duguri Emirate Council, and the people of Bauchi.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Bauchi agency CEO, 4 children die in road accident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bauchi-agency-ceo-4-children-die-in-road-accident",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:52:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Bauchi health agency boss, four children die in auto crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bauchi-health-agency-boss-four-children-die-in-auto-crash",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Bauchi health agency boss, four children die in car crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bauchi-health-agency-boss-four-children-die-in-car-crash",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:50:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}