Katsina Govt shuts down all public schools over insecurity threats

Katsina State Government on Friday shutdown all public schools across the state following  fresh security threats in  parts of Northern states.

Commissioner of Education in the State, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, confirmed that. 

The Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education also announced the immediate closure of all government schools.

The ministry called on parents, teachers, and the general public to obey this directive at once as officials continue to monitor the security situation to protect students and staff.

The Commissioner explained that closing the schools became necessary to avoid any threat to lives, and safeguard students and teachers as security agencies implement a new statewide safety strategy for schools.

Jibia noted that although students are currently writing examinations, protecting lives and property remains the top priority

He described the shutdown as a temporary step that will remain in place pending a comprehensive security review of identified high-risk areas.

“The state government assured citizens that normal academic activities will resume soon after security assessments are completed and adequate protection measures are put place”,” the Commissioner said.