Niger state government shuts two schools over gang clashes

The Niger State Government has shut two public secondary schools, Government Day Secondary School, Bosso Road, and Father O’Connell Science College (GSS), in Minna following violent clashes involving students and youth gangs in their area.

Penpushing reports that the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hadiza Mohammed, announcing the decision said the move followed an on-the-spot assessment by officials of the ministry.

The Commissioner emphasized that the schools were shut indefinitely over concerns about insecurity, and decried the growing menace of youth restiveness within school environments.

Penpushing further reports that Mohammed warned that the government would not tolerate acts that endanger students, teachers, and the surrounding communities, pointing out that the situation in these schools has become worrisome, with frequent fights involving students and miscreants posing as students.

The Commissioner, however, urged parents and guardians to be more involved in their children’s activities and cooperate with the government to curb insecurity in schools, stressing that government would implement measures to restore discipline and ensure a safe learning environment before considering reopening the affected schools.

Penpushing also reports that it is recalled that the Ministry of Education previously condemned the use of vulgar and violent language in schools, highlighting ongoing concerns about student behaviour and campus safety.

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