BEVERLY HILLS, February 18, (THEWILL) – The Osun State Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, the state capital, after armed cultists invaded the premises.
A statement by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, Kehinde Olaniyan, explained that the closure on Thursday was to prevent the breakdown of law and order occasioned by the invasion of the school by hoodlums and cultists masquerading as students.
The statement read in part: “This is to inform the general public, especially parents, guardians and students of lfeoluwa Co -Educational Grammar School, Osogbo, that the Honourable Commissioner for Education has directed that the school be closed down temporarily until further notice.
“This step is necessary to prevent the breakdown of law and order occasioned by the invasion of the school by hoodlums and cultists masquerading as students
“Parents and guardians are advised to keep their wards at home while the closure lasts. The Ministry is working round the clock to ensure that the hoodlums are arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”