Edo State Government don order immediate closure of three secondary schools for Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. Dis one na follow intelligence report wey show credible security threat to students, staff, and communities around.
According to circular wey date June 9, 2026, and wey Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education, Edo, Enodolomwanyi Otamere sign, the affected schools na Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School for Makeke.
The government say the decision na based on security advisory wey dem receive from relevant agencies about threats for parts of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The temporary closure na to safeguard lives and property while security agencies dey intensify efforts to handle the situation.
All academic and non-academic activities for the affected schools don suspend until further notice. But candidates wey dey write West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) go still fit enter to write their exams under strict security arrangements and supervision by relevant security agencies and community stakeholders.
The Ministry direct principals of the affected schools to ensure safe release of students to their parents and guardians, secure school facilities during the closure, maintain communication with education and security authorities, and comply with any further directives from the government.
Parents, guardians, and residents of the affected communities dem urge to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to restore normal academic activities as soon as possible.
Edo State Government reaffirm commitment to protect students, teachers, and school communities while addressing security concerns for the affected areas.
Security sources say the closure follow alert from Department of State Services (DSS) about planned mass abduction of schoolchildren by suspected bandits for Edo state. The DSS advisory, wey B. Agada sign for state director, say intelligence indicate plans by suspected bandits to kidnap school children particularly for Edo North Senatorial District.
The advisory reveal intercept between suspected bandits, one BAWA (FNU) and one NUHU (FNU), where dem discuss plan to kidnap school children for Edo North Senatorial District because previous attempts to kidnap wealthy individuals no yield expected financial gains. Dem conclude say abducting school children go attract greater government attention and increase likelihood of huge ransom payments and concessions.
DSS also report say on June 4, 2026, a suspect identified as Emmanuel Momidu was arrested while allegedly conducting surveillance around a secondary school for Akoko Edo LGA. The agency advise NSCDC and other stakeholders to strengthen security around schools, particularly for Edo north senatorial district.
