Katsina Closes All Public Schools Over Security Threats!

Katsina Closes All Public Schools Over Security Threats!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools across the state following escalating security threats and banditry attacks in the region. The directive aims to safeguard students and staff from ongoing violence. [1]

“The safety of our children is paramount, and this difficult decision is necessary until the security situation improves,” the state’s Commissioner for Education stated on Friday. [1]

Key Details:

• The closure affects all public primary and secondary schools statewide, effective immediately.
• This move follows a series of violent incidents targeting educational institutions and communities in Katsina.
• Authorities have assured the public that security agencies are intensifying efforts to restore peace and protect vulnerable areas.

Why It Matters:

• The shutdown highlights the worsening security landscape in Northern Nigeria, severely disrupting education.
• It places added pressure on parents, students, and teachers while complicating academic calendars.
• The closure reflects a growing trend of school shutdowns in states facing banditry and insurgency threats.

What to Watch:

• Updates on security improvements and timelines for reopening schools.
• Government plans for alternative learning arrangements during the closure.
• Reactions from communities, education stakeholders, and security agencies.

Citations:

1. Daily Trust: dailytrust.com/katsina-orders-closure-of-public-schools-over-security-concerns
2. Channels TV: channelstv.com/2025/11/katsina-government-shuts-schools-amid-banditry-threats
3. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/katsina-closes-schools-over-security-risks

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