Oyogist.com has learned that Kaduna State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 13 schools in locations vulnerable to Bandits attack.
This coming after the abduction of 140 pupils from Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in early hours of Monday, July 5.
According to a statement released by the Director-General of Quality Assurance Authority in the Ministry of Education, Umma Ahmed, the closure of the schools which are privately owned is with immediate effect.
The affected schools are 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.
“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”, the statement reads.
