Zamfara State Government has closed down 10 boarding schools in the state to prevent possible abduction of students by bandits .
Speaking to journalists in a press conference on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Education , Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi , said the schools would remain closed until the security improves .
The affected schools , according to Abdullahi , are Government Secondary Schools in Zurmi , GSS Birnin Magaji , ( boarding) , and G . A. S . S Zurmi ( boarding) , G. G . S . S Moriki ( boarding) . Science Secondary School Shinkafi ( boarding ) , Science Secondary School, Dansadau ( boarding) and Science Secondary School, Bukkuyum ( boarding) .
Others are G . D. S . S Nassarawa Mailayi ( day ) , G . D . S . S Gusami ( day) , and G . D . S . S Gurbin Bore , ( day) .
Abdullahi said , “ We will not want what happened in Katsina to happen in Zamfara State .
“ All the Principals of the affected schools have been directed to ensure immediate closure of the affected schools . ”
The commissioner also called on parents and guardians to exercise patience and cooperate with the government , adding that, “ the security of our students is our utmost priority at the moment
