‘Only 2 affected’: Katsina govt debunks schools’ closure over insecurity

The Katsina State Government has dismissed social media claims that over 60 per cent of secondary schools were closed due to insecurity.

The spokesperson for the Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Sani Danjuma-Suleiman, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Danjuma-Suleiman said the claim was false, misleading, and did not reflect the true position of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

“For the avoidance of doubt, only two secondary schools were officially closed due to security concerns,” he said.

They are Government Day Secondary School Shimfida and GDSS Gangara, both in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

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Danjuma-Suleiman added: “Government Girls’ Unity College Jibia, GGSS Shena, GGSS Rimaye, and GGSS Dutsin-Safe were temporarily relocated to W.T.C. Katsina.

“The relocation followed a new government policy merging selected boarding schools for more effective and efficient management.”

The ministry spokesperson urged the general public to disregard what it described as false and unfounded claims circulating online.

“We remain fully committed to ensuring safety, stability and quality education across Katsina State,” he said.

Danjuma-Suleiman added that the ministry would continue providing a secure, conducive, and transformative learning environment for all students.

The Star