Insecurity: Kano shuts down Bagauda Technical College

Kano State government has directed the immediate closure of Bagauda Technical College, located along Kano-Jos Road, following a negative security report.

This was announced in a statement issued to reporters on Monday in Kano, by the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Ministry of Education, Mr Aliyu Yusuf.

Yusuf said the closure of the college in the Bebeji Local Government Area was announced by the Commissioner of Education, Malam Sanusi Sa’id-Kiru.

“The closure of the College was necessary following a disturbing security report and the need to protect the lives of the students, teachers and other members of staff of the college.

“Therefore, I urge parents to immediately evacuate their children from the college and wait for further directives,” it said.

Yusuf said the commissioner expressed the state government’s appreciation to parents and guardians for their support and co-operation in its policies and directives, especially on security-related matters.