Amasiri Students Return to School After Four-Month Curfew

Pupils and students in Amasiri resumed academic activities following the lifting of a four-month curfew imposed by the Ebonyi State government on January 31, 2026. The curfew was a response to violent clashes involving the Amasiri, Akpoha, and Okporojo communities, which reportedly resulted in several fatalities, including four beheadings.

Although schools reopened last week, many classrooms remain empty as several displaced families have yet to return. Students like Idam Ugochi, preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), expressed the hardships faced during the lockdown, including daily treks to neighboring Ehugbo for exams under harsh weather conditions.

Okpara Daniel, a Junior Secondary School (JSS3) student, lamented missing lessons and registration for the Junior NECO examination due to the school closures. Okpara Agatha, the principal of Amasiri Central School, noted that the crisis caused significant setbacks in academic activities, with students losing almost two school terms.

Efforts are being made to register affected students for external examinations to help them recover lost academic time.