Taraba closes boarding houses over kidnappings

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​Following the insecurity challenges in the country, the Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has directed all private and public schools to close all hostels and revert to day schooling.

United States President Donald Trump, has expressed anger over the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.

Trump, in his latest comments on the issue, stated that thousands of Christians are being killed in the West African country. This also came as the Catholic Diocese of Wukari tasked the federal government to take proactive action over resurgence of killings and sacking of communities in Southern Taraba.

​In a statement, the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, noted that the state has observed that boarding students are targets of bandits and outlaws following the recent abduction in Kebbi and Niger.

​According to her, “In view of the unhealthy situation in the country, His Excellency, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas has directed for the suspension of boarding (i.e., all schools should operate as day schools for the moment) in both private and public secondary schools in the State with immediate effect.

​”In the light of the above, I am directed to inform all Principals and Proprietors of Secondary Schools to deboard all students without further delay.”

Catholic Diocese

​Also, the Catholic Diocese of Wukari said it is appalled by the recent resurgence of killings and sacking of communities, particularly members of the Diocese in Takum and Ussa LGAs.