Edo shuts schools as DSS allegedly uncovers plot to abduct students

The Edo state government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a kidnap threat against students.
The directive, contained in a circular issued by the State Ministry of Education and signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Enodolomwanyi Otamere, said the affected schools were Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School.
The circular dated June 9 was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin.
NAN reports that the closure came against the backdrop of a security intelligence report by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The report...