Governor AbdulRazaq, Kwara State
The Kwara State government has given directive that of schools in five local government areas of the Kwara South senatorial district be closed to address security challenges in the areas.
The government is taking the measure three days after gunmen reportedly invaded Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state and killed two worshipers in the Christ Apostolic Church in the area, abducted the pastor in charge and several others.
The state commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, stated this, stressing that the state government has activated a proactive security measure as part of its efforts to guarantee a safer environment for school children.
He said that the measures take immediate effect in schools in the Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero local government areas.
The commissioner also said that the measure underscores the determination of the government to curtail the activities of kidnappers who may want to use schoolchildren as human shields from renewed security crackdowns.
“The measures also cover the boarding schools in Irepodun, which could be targets of the criminals who are running for cover amidst widening security operations.
“The measure may remain in place while awaiting further security clearance for normal activities to resume.”
