By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all primary and junior secondary schools across the state as a precautionary security measure.
The directive was issued on Friday by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a statement released in Jos, the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Richard Jonah, confirmed the directive.
Jonah addressed parents and guardians, assuring them that the shutdown is a temporary step.
He emphasized that the decision was imperative to avert potential security threats to students and school infrastructure.
While the statement did not specify the nature of the security threats or a potential reopening date, the move underscores the government’s priority to ensure the safety of schoolchildren amid ongoing security challenges in the region.