Kaduna govt says military operations delay school resumption, slow infrastructure projects in high-risk areas

Kaduna State Government said it had been advised to postpone the resumption of schools, previously scheduled for 9th August 2021, and to pause the continuation of infrastructure projects and construction in high-risk areas, while awaiting further assessments by the security agencies.

This was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the Commissioner of Education, Shehu Usman and Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Samuel Aruwan.

The State Government commended the military and police high commands for the ongoing security operations against bandits across the state.

The government praised the doggedness and courage of officers and troops carrying out air and ground operations around the Kaduna/Niger/Katsina/Plateau and Zamfara boundaries.

The State Government said it had also requested the military and police high commands to expand the operations to newly identified hideouts.

The Kaduna State Government said it had accepted the security advisory, and “hereby directs total compliance by all schools, and agencies involved in delivering infrastructure projects in high-risk areas.”

It said new dates for school resumption would be announced based on security assessments.

While wishing the military and security agencies resounding success against the bandits, the State Government appealed for the understanding of all citizens for any inconveniences and urged all residents to be patient and to report any security issues to the security agencies.