The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools across the state following rising security threats and a series of banditry incidents in multiple communities.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, announced the decision on Friday during a briefing with journalists in Katsina.
He explained that the move is aimed at protecting students and teachers as security agencies roll out a new statewide safety plan for schools. Although examinations are currently ongoing, Jibia said the government’s priority is safeguarding lives.
He described the shutdown as a temporary measure, noting that schools will remain closed until a full security assessment is carried out in high-risk areas.
Reports indicate that the decision comes in the wake of recent abductions of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States, which have increased anxiety among parents and authorities in the North-West.
“The state government assures citizens that normal academic activities will resume soon after security assessments are completed and adequate protection measures are put in place,” the Commissioner added.
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