Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered every school in the state to close on or before Friday this week because of rising security concerns.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Esrom Toro, during a meeting with Local Education Secretaries in Gombe.
The decision follows warnings across northern Nigeria after recent attacks and student abductions in some states.
Toro said the governor took the step because of growing national security worries, especially the increase in attacks on schools.
He said, “His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed that all schools should be closed on or before Friday, 28th November 2025. This is purely a cautionary measure to safeguard the lives of our pupils, students, teachers, and school administrators.”
He explained that the closure should not cause fear, describing it as a proactive move to prevent any ugly incident.
He added, “Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains fully committed to protecting the people of Gombe State. We urge parents not to panic. Government is doing everything possible to curtail insecurity and ensure our children are safe.”