Plateau State Shuts Down Schools Over Rising Insecurity

Plateau State has closed schools across the state to protect students from escalating insecurity following recent attacks and kidnappings in schools in Kebbi and Niger State. The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) announced the temporary closure of schools, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive action to safeguard students.

The decision, effective from November 22 and 24, 2025, aims to forestall potential threats and reassure the community of the government's commitment to student safety.