The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools, including state-owned primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, as well as Federal Government–owned schools within the state.

The directive was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by the Ministry of Education’s Information Officer, Jalaludeen Usman.

According to the statement, the government arrived at the decision after “extensive consultations” and in response to overwhelming security concerns threatening the safety of students, teachers, and school communities across the state.

“This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after extensive consultations and in response to overwhelming security concerns affecting the safety of students, teachers, and school communities across the state,” it said.

The government urged parents, guardians, and school proprietors not to panic, assuring them that security agencies are working with the state to address the situation swiftly.

“We call on parents, guardians, school proprietors, and all concerned stakeholders not to panic but to remain calm and supportive. The government is working closely with security agencies to address these concerns swiftly and comprehensively, ensuring that normal academic activities resume as soon as it is safe to do so,” the statement added.

The government further assured residents that additional updates would be communicated as developments unfold.