Edo Govt Orders Temporary Closure Of 3 High Schools Following Abduction Threat

Edo State government has ordered the immediate closure of three high schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government citing intelligence reports that some people are planning to carry out abduction at the schools in question.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that this directive was contained in a circular issued by the state Ministry of Education which was signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Enodolomwanyi Otamere.

The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School.

It was learned that the schools were shut sequel to intelligence reports provided by the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to the intelligence memo sent to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the DSS intercepted communications between two suspected bandits, who allegedly discussed how to target school children after earlier attempts to kidnap wealthy individuals had failed to be fruitful.

It was also noted that a 25-year-old suspect was arrested on June 4 while allegedly conducting surveillance around Makeke Secondary School in Makeke community.

In response to the abduction threat, the security agency advised authorities to strengthen protection around schools and educational institutions across the state, particularly in Edo North.

The DSS also recommended the deployment of additional security personnel, enhanced collaboration among security agencies, local vigilante groups and hunters, as well as intensified patrols and surveillance in vulnerable communities.

‘The Ministry of Education has received intelligence reports and advisories from relevant security agencies regarding credible threats to the safety of students, staff, and school communities in some parts of the Akoko Edo Local Government Area’ he submitted while adding that all academic and non-academic activities in the affected schools have been suspended until further notice as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property.

‘Candidates currently participating in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) shall be allowed access to sit for their examinations under strict security arrangements and supervision as may be provided by the relevant security agencies and community stakeholders’ he said -Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you