The Kwara State Government has ordered the closure of schools in five local government areas of the Kwara South Senatorial District to address security challenges in the areas.
Tne Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said the government has activated a proactive security measure as part of its efforts to guarantee a safer environment for school children.
He said the measures take immediate effect in schools across 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.”