Edo shuts 3 schools in Akoko-Edo to forestall security breaches

From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Government, yesterday, announced the immediate closure of three schools in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.
They are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo; Ososo Comprehensive High School, Ososo and Makeke Secondary School, Makeke.
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Akhere, in a statement, said the decision was taken by the governor as part of the government’s commitment to safeguard the lives and property of citizens, particularly students, teachers and school personnel.
“Consequently, all academic and non-academic activities in the affected schools are suspended with immediate effect, pending further directives from...