Bauchi State Government has reportedly ordered the immediate closure of all schools across the state.
Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman, made the announcement on Monday in Bauchi, the state capital.
The order follows rising security concerns.
The directive affects all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, including Federal Government-owned and private schools.
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According to Usman, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and a careful assessment of threats to the safety of students, teachers, and school communities.
He noted that although the move may inconvenience parents and learners, the protection of children remains the government’s top priority.
He appealed to parents, guardians, and school proprietors to remain calm, assuring them that the government is working closely with security agencies to address the situation and restore normalcy as soon as possible.
The ministry further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities, stressing the importance of public cooperation in safeguarding communities.
The government said updates on the security situation and reopening plans will be communicated in due course.
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