Yobe govt orders closure of boarding schools amid rising insecurity
The Yobe government has directed the immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools in the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students.
This is contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s media aide, on Saturday.
He said the decision was reached at the end of a security meeting held by the governor and the state’s security chiefs.
Mr Mohammed said the directive became imperative following a review of recent security breaches at schools in some states of the federation.
The aide said Mr Buni had called on the citizenry to pray for leaders, security operatives, peace, and improved security in the state and the country at large.
Mr Mohammed said Bukar Aji-Bukar, permanent secretary, state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, noted that the closure was temporary, pending improvement in the situation.
He said the principals of all the affected schools were directed to ensure full compliance.
(NAN)
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