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Insecurity: Kaduna Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of 13 Schools
- Kaduna has been at the epicentre of series of attacks by bandits, with educational institutions considered as easy targets
- Monday’s attack was the fourth mass school kidnap in Kaduna state since December 2020
Following Monday’s bandits attack on Bethel Baptist School in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 13 schools located in areas that have been identified as vulnerable to attacks by bandits.
An unspecified number of students were kidnapped during the attack.
The directive which was issued by the Director-General of Quality Assurance Authority in the state Ministry of Education, Umma Ahmed to proprietors of private schools, said the closure is with immediate effect.
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“You are hereby advised to adhere to the contents of this letter as appropriate sanctions shall be meted out to schools that are found wanting for non-compliance, please,” she said.
Ahmed listed the names of the affected schools to include Faith Academy, along Kachia Road adjacent to Jakaranda, Deeper Life Academy, Maraban Rido, ECWA Secondary school, Ungwar Maje and Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi.
Others are, St. Peters Minor Seminary, Katari, Prelude Secondary School, Kujama, Ibiso Secondary School, Tashar Iche, Tulip International (Boys) School and Tulip international (Girls) School.
Also on the list are, Goodnews Secondary School, St. Augustine, Kujama, Comprehensive Development Institution (CDI), Tudun Mare and Adventist College, Kujama.
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