By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Kebbi State Police Command has refuted reports alleging that schools across the state have been shut down because of insecurity, describing the claims as untrue.
In a statement released on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, the command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, addressed reports that schools had been closed, pupils withdrawn by their parents, and kidnappings had disrupted academic activities.
Usman said there was no basis for such claims. He stated that schools are operating normally across the state and academic activities are progressing according to schedule.
He explained that students recently resumed for a new academic term. He also noted that final-year students are currently writing the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) safely at various centres within the state.
According to the police spokesperson, the school calendar remains intact and continues to be managed by the Ministry of Education without any disruption linked to security challenges.
Usman further stated that security agencies are working closely with vigilante groups to conduct intelligence-driven operations aimed at maintaining peace and safeguarding communities across Kebbi State.
He said recent arrests of suspected criminals and the elimination of some criminal elements reflect the impact of ongoing security operations. He urged residents to ignore rumours that could create unnecessary fear and anxiety among the public.