The Nasarawa government has ordered the immediate closure of
primary and secondary schools in the state over “security threats”.
Fatu Sabo, Nasarawa commissioner for education, announced
the development on Wednesday after a meeting of the state executive council.
According to Sabo, Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa,
gave the order.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Nasarawa
commissioner, however, said those currently undertaking the National
Examinations Council (NECO) senior school certificate examination (SSCE) would
be allowed to remain in school, while measures would be taken to ensure their
safety.
“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.”
The development comes on the heels of recent attacks by
gunmen in the federal capital territory (FCT), as well as threats of further
attacks — Nasarawa shares border with the FCT.
Among recent attacks in the FCT was the invasion of a
correctional facility in the Kuje council area on July 5, which resulted in the
escape of hundreds of inmates — including Boko Haram suspects.
On July 24, troops of the presidential guard were attacked
in the FCT, with three casualties recorded.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the federal ministry of education
ordered the closure of the Federal Government College, Kwali, also in the FCT,
over threat of attacks.
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