By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Kebbi State government has ordered the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, nearly three months after 24 female students were abducted from the school before they were later rescued.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in the state, Dr Halima Bande, on Tuesday, January 13.
Bande stated that the state has now established improved security protocols across boarding schools and restored confidence among parents and school administrators.
“We must not allow our collective psyche for peaceful living to be taken away by bandits.
“Confidence has been rebuilt through counselling and the full deployment of security personnel.bThe school is ready to resume normal academic activities,” Bande said.
She noted that Governor Nasir Idris directed a series of security awareness programmes for principals and school staff across the state to reduce vulnerabilities.
The sessions, held in Zuru, Yauri, Jega, Bunza, Argungu, and Birnin Kebbi, focused on early warning mechanisms, emergency response, community relations, and collaboration with security agencies.
“Principals, vice principals, staff, and students all have vital roles to play in maintaining schoolbsecurity,” she said, describing host communities as “critical stakeholders in the security architecture of schools.”
During the session, security agencies also emphasised preventive measures. The Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), Yakubu Lawal Gumi, warned school managers to avoid complacency.
Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Wale Henry, drew attention to physical infrastructure deficiencies that could enable security breaches, that the objective is for a safe and conducive learning
