Taraba shuts all boarding schools over rising security threats

The Taraba State Government has ordered the immediate closure of boarding facilities in all public and private secondary schools, citing escalating security risks across northern Nigeria.

The directive, issued on Friday, follows a review triggered by recent attacks on boarding schools in Kebbi and Niger states.

Sources said boarding students were considered particularly vulnerable under the current security situation.

Governor Agbu Kefas approved the temporary shift from boarding to day-school operations across the state.

In a statement, Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation Zainab Usman instructed school principals and proprietors to begin the deboarding process immediately and notify parents and guardians.

Usman acknowledged that the move may inconvenience families but emphasized that the safety of students remains the government’s top priority while security agencies step up interventions nationwide.

“This directive is a protective step taken in the best interest of every child in Taraba State,” she said.

Taraba now joins other northern states reviewing boarding-school operations amid a resurgence of attacks on educational institutions.

Security analysts warn that more states may adopt similar measures if intelligence reports continue to indicate threats.