A wave of school closures has spread across northern Nigeria as state governments respond to rising attacks on educational institutions.
Yobe ordered all boarding secondary schools shut after a security review flagged state-wide threats. Kwara increased surveillance around schools and worship centres following a deadly attack in Eruku, while some LGAs were directed to close schools immediately.
Kano recruited 1,600 watchmen to secure secondary schools in response to recent abductions in neighbouring Kebbi, where the state government also shut schools in vulnerable areas and placed others under 24-hour security.
Plateau, Niger and Taraba ordered various levels of closures—ranging from boarding facilities to basic schools—citing intelligence reports and heightened risks. Sokoto reaffirmed its policy of keeping boarding schools within urban centres, and Katsina expanded security measures including fencing, guards and trained dogs.
Kaduna continued implementing its Safe Schools Policy with increased patrols and risk mapping.
The federal government has also directed 41 Unity Colleges to close due to escalating security concerns.
The moves come amid renewed mass abductions in Kebbi and Niger, with security agencies intensifying operations and appealing for public cooperation.
