The rising spate of kidnapping has led the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has ordered 13 secondary schools in areas vulnerable to bandit attacks to shut down immediately.
This was revealed in a letter titled, “NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF SOME IDENTIFIED VULNERABLE SCHOOLS” to the proprietors of the affected schools from the authority, dated July 5, signed by its Director-General, Umma K. Ahmed.
The letter partly reads: “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.
“You are hereby advised to adhere to the contents of this letter as appropriate sanctions shall be meted out to schools that are found wanting for non-compliance, please”.
The affected schools listed included, Faith Academy, along Kachia Road adjacent to Jakaranda, Deeper Life Academy, Maraban Rido, Ecwa Secondary school, Ungwar Maje and Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi.
Others are St. Peters Minor Seminary, Katari, Prelude Secondary School, Kujama, Ibiso Secondary school, Tashar Iche, Tulip International (Boys) School and Tulip international (Girls) School.
Others are Goodnews Secondary School, St. Augustine, Kujama, Comprehensive Development Institution (CDI), Tudun Mare and Adventist College, Kujama.
