President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to reconsider establishing boarding schools in remote or poorly secured areas, citing the growing risks to students following a wave of recent mass school kidnappings across the country.
He made the call on Wednesday during a national address on security, warning that boarding schools located in isolated areas are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by armed gangs.
His warning comes against the backdrop of a series of mass abductions targeting students and teachers across the country — most recently in Kebbi State and Niger State.
“States should rethink establishing boarding schools in remote areas without adequate security,” the President said.
Tinubu also urged mosques and churches to seek police and other security protection during gatherings, especially in vulnerable areas.
Speaking further, the President assured Nigerians that his administration would continue its efforts to secure the remaining students of the Catholic school in Niger State, as well as other citizens still being held hostage.
“We will continue to sustain the efforts to rescue the remaining students of the Catholic school in Niger State and other Nigerians still being held hostage,” he said.
President Tinubu had earlier announced the safe release of all 24 remaining schoolgirls in Kebbi State.
