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Insecurity: Education under threat as bandits, kidnappers shut down Kaduna schools

Daily Post Nigeria Published When Kidnappers first abducted a prominent traditional ruler in Kaduna State, the Agwom Adara, Maiwada Raphael Galadima, in 2018, and demanded N18 million Naira ransom, many in the State thought it would be the last incident in Kaduna State. But after his Kidnap and gruesome murder by his abductors, the business of Kidnapping blossomed even as security operatives continue to remain helpless amid the declaration of war by bandits against Kaduna people. In most cases, at midnight when their victims were fast asleep, Kidnappers will come knocking at the doors. Sometimes, the sound of gunshots brings to an end, the joyful sleep of their victims.

Banditry: Kaduna orders closure of 13 schools

Views: 243 The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has ordered 13 schools in areas vulnerable to bandits attacks to shut down immediately. This was contained in a letter to the proprietors of the affected schools from the authority, dated July 5, signed by its Director-General, Umma K. Ahmed. “Sequel to the information reaching the Authority on the security threat at the Bethel Baptist High school, Damishi, a meeting with the National Association of proprietors of Private schools (NAPPS) and some key stakeholders was held on Monday 5th July 2021 with the resolution that the following schools should close with effect from Monday 5th July 2021,” it stated.

Kaduna orders immediate closure of 13 schools -- after students kidnap

Advertisement Umma Ahmed, director-general of the Kaduna state schools quality assurance authority, announced the development in a circular issued to the schools on Monday. According to Ahmed, the decision became necessary following the abduction of students from Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi, Chikun LGA of the state. Over 100 students were declared missing, following an attack by suspected bandits on the school in the early hours of Monday. Advertisement However, the Kaduna police command said 26 persons have been rescued. “Sequel to the information reaching the Authority on the security threat at the Bethel Baptist High school, Damishi, a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private schools (NAPPS) and some key stakeholders was held on Monday 5th July, 2021 with the resolution that the following schools should close with effect from Monday 5th July, 2021,” the statement reads.

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