The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that schools located in areas plagued by banditry will stay closed for the foreseeable future. Authorities stated that the decision, first implemented seven months ago, is strictly intended to safeguard the lives of students and educators. Abdullahi Idris, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, emphasized that the administration refuses to risk public safety despite any political pressure.
Governor Nasir Idris is actively working to counter insecurity by providing security agencies with additional vehicles and motorcycles, while increasing the deployment of military and police forces. The governor has also sought collaborative solutions through discussions with security leaders, traditional rulers, and religious figures. Furthermore, northern states have committed to creating a Joint Security Fund, overseen by General Martins Agwai and Yayale Ahmed, which requires a monthly contribution of N1 billion from each participating state.
The government requested patience and cooperation from parents and local leaders as it prioritizes the restoration of peace. Officials maintain that schools will only resume operations once conditions are deemed stable, noting that similar security-related closures have occurred in states like Borno.