Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate closure of primary and secondary schools in the state.
The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Elkana, conveyed the governor’s directive while addressing journalists on the new security measures in the state.
Gunmen had stormed the Kaya Day Secondary School in Maradun Local Government Area of the state and whisked away several students.
The gunmen invaded the school at about 11:30 am with sophisticated weapons when the students were writing examinations, reports claim.
The number of students abducted is yet unknown as at press time.
The Zamfara State Government’s decision is therefore, indefinite, the commissioner added during the briefing in Gusau.
The government also restricted movement – from 6pm to 6am- in 13 local government areas.
But for Gusau, the capital, movement restriction will be from 8pm to 6am.
