LunagisthubKwara State Government Orders Temporary Closure of Schools Amid Bandit Attacks
The Kwara State government has announced the temporary closure of schools in five local government areas (LGAs) due to escalating bandit attacks in the region. The affected LGAs include Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero
The decision comes after a deadly attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in the Eruku community of Kwara’s Ekiti LGA, which resulted in the deaths of three people and the abduction of an unspecified number of worshipers. The government has confirmed that the closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff
The government has assured residents that it is working closely with security agencies to restore peace and allow normal school operations to resume as soon as possible. The combined security forces have started operations to restore calm and strengthen peace and safety in the affected communities
The temporary closure of schools has affected students in the affected LGAs, with some schools having boarding facilities. The government has urged parents and guardians to ensure their children’s safety during this period
The Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students. The government has promised to provide security clearance before reopening the schools e of schools affect the academic calendar, and what plans are in place to mitigate the impact on students?
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