The Federal Government (FG) has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Schools as cases of student abductions continue to rise across the country.
Government Issues Urgent Order
The directive was announced on Friday through a circular signed by Binta Abdulkadir, the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education.
According to the circular, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, approved the temporary shutdown to prevent further security breaches in vulnerable communities.
Why the Schools Were Closed
The ministry said the recent surge in security threats made the move necessary.
The circular noted that all principals in the affected schools must comply immediately, adding that the order was aimed at protecting students and staff from ongoing attacks.
List of Affected Colleges
The 41 schools affected include:
FGGC Minjibir, FGA Suleja, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafancha, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, FGC New Bussa, FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji, FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashau, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, and FTC Zambuk.
Fresh Wave of Kidnappings Sparks Fear
The decision comes after terrorists kidnapped students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State.
A similar attack happened days earlier in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were abducted.
In Kwara State, more than 50 schools were shut down on Thursday after bandits targeted communities close to learning centres.