Insecurity: Nasarawa Govt Orders Closure Of Schools Over Fear Of Attack

The Nasarawa State government has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state over fear of attacks by terrorists.

The order for the closure was given by the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule through a statement issued by the Nasarawa State commissioner for education, Fatu Sabo.

Naija News reports the statement was issued shortly after a meeting of the state executive council.

An exemption was however made for students currently writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) senior school certificate examination (SSCE) but security will be beefed up for their protection and safety.

The statement noted that the order became necessary following threats and security breaches in some parts of the country.

“Following recurring incidences of security breaches and threats in parts of the country including some neighboring States, His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, has directed the immediate closure of both public and private primary and secondary schools operating in the state as a precautionary measure,” the statement reads.

“Accordingly, all Principals and Head Teachers of Secondary and Primary schools are directed to release their students/pupils to their parents and guardians.

“It is noteworthy however that students currently undertaking the NECO/SSCE examinations are to remain as Government has put measures in place to ensure their safety during the examinations.”

Terrorists Force Closure Of Schools In Abuja

On Monday, the federal government ordered the closure of all Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) in Abuja due to fears of insecurity.

The students of the affected schools were ordered to be evacuated.

The Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Ben Goong confirmed the directive to newsmen in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

He explained that the directive became necessary due to growing insecurity in the area which has become a threat to the well-being of the students.

No Cause For Alarm – Police

However, the Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja of total security and protection.

The assurance was given in a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

He assured that the Police is leaving no stone unturned in securing and fortifying Abuja and its environs, adding that the Force is working with other security agencies in the country to protect the lives and property of the residents of the capital city.

Adejobi assured that they are all out to forestall any ugly incidence or occurrence in the city and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the deployment of additional assets in the FCT.