The Kaduna State Government has announced an indefinite postponement of the resumption of schools in the state earlier scheduled for August 9. The postponement is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Education Dr. Shehu Muhammad and that of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan. According to statement, the decision followed advise by security agencies, stressing that military operations are continuing while infrastructure projects are in high-risk areas. The statement read, “The Kaduna State Government commends the military and police high commands for the ongoing security operations against armed bandits across the state. “The government praises the doggedness and courage of officers and troops carrying out air and ground operations around the Kaduna/Niger/Katsina/Plateau and Zamfara boundaries. Kaduna State Government has also requested the military and police high commands to expand the operations to newly identified hideouts.
“As the security operations proceed, the Kaduna State Government has been advised to postpone the resumption of schools, previously scheduled for August 9, 2021, and to pause the continuation of infrastructure projects and constructions in high-risk areas, while awaiting further assessments by the security agencies.
“The Kaduna State Government has accepted the security advisory, and hereby directs total compliance by all schools and agencies involved in delivering infrastructure projects at high-risk areas. New dates for school resumption will be announced based on security assessments.
“In light of the development, the state government appealed to the people of the state to show understanding and report any threats to security agencies.”
Kaduna is one of the states ravaged with incessant attacks blamed on bandits, kidnappings and several other crimes. Hundreds of people including students have been kidnapped for ransom in the state in recent months.
