Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools across the state following rising security concerns.
The directive affects all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, including Federal Government-owned and private schools.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman.
According to Usman, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and a careful assessment of threats to the safety of students, teachers, and school communities.
He noted that although the move may inconvenience parents and learners, the protection of children remains the government’s top priority.
This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after extensive consultations and in response to overwhelming security concerns affecting the safety of students, teachers, and school communities across the state,” the statement read.
He appealed to parents, guardians, and school proprietors to remain calm, assuring them that the government is working closely with security agencies to address the situation and restore normalcy as soon as possible.
The ministry further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities, stressing the importance of public cooperation in safeguarding communities.
The government said updates on the security situation and reopening plans will be communicated in due course.
“We call on parents, guardians, school proprietors, and all concerned stakeholders not to panic but to remain calm and supportive. The government is working closely with security agencies to address these concerns swiftly and comprehensively, ensuring that normal academic activities resume as soon as it is safe to do so,” the statement added.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding learners and urged the public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative by reporting any suspicious activities.
