Amasiri Students Return to School After Curfew Lift

Pupils and students in Amasiri, located in the Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, resumed academic activities following the lifting of a four-month curfew. This curfew was imposed on January 31, 2026, due 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 numerous families have yet to return. Students expressed that the curfew severely disrupted their education, particularly affecting the preparations for external examinations, such as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Idam Ugochi, a student, highlighted the hardships faced during the lockdown, including daily treks to neighboring communities for exams under harsh conditions. Okpara Daniel, a Junior Secondary School (JSS3) student, lamented missing lessons and delays in registering for the Junior NECO examination.

The local school authorities are working to register affected students for external examinations to help recover lost academic time.