July 06, (THEWILL) – The Kaduna State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 13 schools located in areas identified as vulnerable to attacks.
The development followed Monday’s attack on the Bethel Baptist High School, where over 100 school children were reportedly abducted.
The state government’s directive, which was issued by the Director-General of Quality Assurance Authority in the state Ministry of Education, Umma Ahmed, to proprietors of private schools, said the closure is with immediate effect.
It warned against failure to comply.
Ahmed listed the names of the affected schools to include: 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.
