INSECURITY; Govt closes all public Schools due to Security threats
INSECURITY; Govt closes all public Schools due to Security threats
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools across the state following escalating security threats and banditry attacks reported in several communities.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, confirmed the directive on Friday while briefing newsmen in Katsina.
He said the measure became necessary to safeguard students and teachers as security agencies implement a new statewide safety strategy for schools.
Jibia noted that although students are currently writing examinations, protecting lives and property remains the top priority.
He described the shutdown as a temporary step that will remain in place pending a comprehensive security review of identified high-risk areas.
