By Ayodele Oni
Following security breaches in Kebbi and Niger states which led to the abduction of students, the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has directed the immediate closure of schools across the state.
The Government statement lists the affected schools as Government Junior Model Secondary Schools (GJMSSs) which will close effective Saturday, 22 November 2025, while Primary and Day Schools will close effective Monday, 24 November 2025.
The statement added that the decision is underscoring the urgent need for preventive action.
“The Board assures parents, guardians, and stakeholders that this closure is a temporary but necessary step to forestall potential threats and to reassure communities that the government is prioritizing the wellbeing of our learners.
“The Board calls on all Local Government Education Authorities, school administrators, and community leaders to cooperate fully with this directive and remain vigilant.”
Early in the week, 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi state were kidnapped while the school vice principal was shot dead before dawn on Monday.
Early Friday morning, the bandits struck at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution located in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger and abducted yet to be identified number of students and staff.
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