Kogi Government Closes Islamic School After Kidnapping

The Kogi State Government has ordered the closure of Daarul Kitab Islamic Training Centre in Zariagi, Adavi Local Government Area, after the abduction of 23 pupils by gunmen on April 26. The closure was executed on a directive from Wemi Jone, the state commissioner for education, who stated that the school was operating illegally without government approval.

Following the attack, where the proprietor's wife was also abducted, a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Kogi State Police Command, and other security agencies successfully rescued the victims. Jone instructed the proprietor to report to the Ministry of Education and confirmed that the school would remain closed until it meets the legal requirements for operation.

Although the proprietor had begun the registration process, the school was not expected to commence operations without official approval. The Kogi State Government is committed to ensuring that schools operate safely and in compliance with established standards.