Nationwide Anxiety as Federal Government Shuts 41 Unity Schools Over Rising Student Abductions

The Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of 41 Unity Schools as escalating student abductions across multiple states triggered nationwide fear and urgent security concerns.

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Schools following a sharp rise in student abductions across several states.

Urgent Directive Issued by Education Ministry

The order was issued on Friday through a circular signed by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education.
According to the document, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, approved the temporary shutdown as a preventive measure to avoid further attacks on learning institutions located in high-risk communities.

Why the Schools Were Closed

The ministry explained that persistent security threats compelled the government to act swiftly.
Principals of all affected schools have been directed to enforce the closure immediately to safeguard students and staff.

List of Affected Institutions

The 41 Unity Schools ordered to shut down include:

FGGC Minjibir, FGA Suleja, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafancha, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, FGC New Bussa, FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji, FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashau, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, and FTC Zambuk.

Fresh Wave of Kidnappings Sparks Public Fear

The government’s decision follows a renewed surge in school kidnappings, including the abduction of students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State.
Just days earlier, gunmen kidnapped 25 students in Maga community, Kebbi State.
In Kwara State, authorities shut down more than 50 schools on Thursday after bandits attacked communities near educational institutions.

The growing insecurity has intensified nationwide fear, with parents and communities calling for stronger protection for schools and urgent government intervention.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, GISTREEL