The Kano State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, has instructed Operational Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to increase patrols around all primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions in the state.
This information was shared in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Wednesday.
He mentioned that this action aligns with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the safety of schools under the Safe Schools Initiative.
Haruna explained that the directive aims to enhance the security of lives and property, with a specific focus on the safety of schools and students.
“The goal is to ensure the safety and security of students, teachers, and staff, and to improve the overall educational sector in the state.
“Increasing the presence of police personnel in these areas is intended to further discourage criminal activities and provide a safe environment for learning and teaching.”
He encouraged the public, especially school administrators, teachers, parents, and students, to fully cooperate with the Police and other security agencies, and to report any suspicious activities for immediate action.
While expressing gratitude for the support, cooperation, and understanding of the state's residents, the commissioner urged them to continue reporting any suspicious movements of people or items to the nearest Police station.
The PUNCH reported that over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits last Thursday, causing national outrage.
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Amnesty International, the Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the House of Representatives condemned the attack and urged the government to promptly rescue the victims.
Reportedly, the bandits invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State last Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 pupils and teachers from both schools.
The PUNCH reported that the secondary school was moved to the primary school due to the insecurity in the area.
The incident occurred just one day after insurgents kidnapped 200 internally displaced women in Borno State.
The women were abducted in Ngala, the headquarters of Gambarou Ngala in Borno State, while gathering firewood in the bush.
