Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has directed all private and public secondary schools in the state to immediately deboard their students following rising insecurity and mass abductions across the country.
It was revealed that the directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Augustina Godwin.
According to the statement, the worsening security situation nationwide, particularly attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger states, has made boarding facilities vulnerable targets for kidnappers.
“In light of the current circumstances, Governor Kefas has issued a directive requiring all secondary schools, both public and private, to function exclusively as day schools for the time being. Principals and school owners have been advised to promptly arrange for the deboarding of all students,” the commissioner said.
She added that the decision was a proactive step to “safeguard students’ lives and prevent any security breaches linked to the growing unrest in the region.”
Godwin said all principals and proprietors must comply without delay, stressing the urgency of the directive.
She noted that the state government remained committed to restoring stability and would continue working closely with security agencies to monitor the situation.
School authorities were also urged to heighten vigilance within their premises and enforce strict safety measures.
The order comes amid fresh nationwide anxiety over school safety.
On Friday morning, terrorists stormed St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff during a midnight raid.
The incident occurred just days after 25 students were kidnapped from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, in an attack that also claimed the life of the school’s vice principal.
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