The Kwara government has introduced proactive security measures for schools in five local government areas to ensure safer environments for schoolchildren.
The step was announced on Wednesday by the education commissioner, Lawal Olohungbebe, in a statement.
According to the statement, the measures affect schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero LGAs.
The statement underscored the determination of the government to curtail the activities of kidnappers who may want to use schoolchildren as human shields from renewed security crackdowns.
“The measures also cover boarding schools in Irepodun, which could be targets of the criminals who are running for cover amidst widening security operations.
“The measures remain in place while awaiting further security clearance for normal activities to resume,” the statement said.
(NAN)
