Katsina Government Orders Immediate Shutdown of All Public Schools Amid Nationwide Security Fears

Katsina Government Orders Immediate Shutdown of All Public Schools Amid Nationwide Security Fears

The Katsina State Government has announced the immediate closure of all government schools across the state, citing escalating security threats that continue to unsettle communities across the North-West and the country at large.

The directive, released through the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, comes as Katsina battles rising cases of banditry, school-targeted attacks, and community raids that have intensified in recent months.

This development follows a similar move at the national level, where the Federal Government ordered the temporary closure of 41 Unity Colleges nationwide after a fresh security assessment revealed heightened risks to students and school personnel.

 The nationwide directive underscores the seriousness of the situation and the urgent need to protect learning environments.