Following the recent abduction of children from various schools across states of the country, the Bauchi State government has ordered the immediate closure of schools in the state.
The state government in a directive issued on Monday, November 24, said all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions will remain closed.
In addition, the Bauchi State government said that this directive on school closure includes both the government-owned and private institutions.
In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman, the state government said its decision follows extensive consultations and a careful assessment of threats to the safety of students, teachers, and school communities.
According to Usman, the safety of all children in Bauchi remains the government’s priority and as such, parents, guardians and learners have been urged to bear with the authorities over the inconvenience this may cause.
Usman also appealed to parents, guardians, and school proprietors to remain calm.
He said that the Bauchi state government is working in collaboration with security agencies and operatives to address the situation and restore normalcy to the state’s education sector.
He also advised residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities, stressing the importance of public cooperation in safeguarding communities.
In addition, all updates on the security situation in the state and reopening plans for schools will be communicated in due course.
