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Educational Insights2 min read2026-04-29

Niger State Directs Boarding Schools to Revert to Day Schools Amidst Security Concerns

Niger State Government has mandated all boarding schools in Tegina and Rafi local government areas to temporarily switch to a day-school model. This decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident where approximately 200 chil...

Azeez

Azeez

29 Apr 2026

Niger State Directs Boarding Schools to Revert to Day Schools Amidst Security Concerns
Key takeaways
  • Niger State Government has mandated all boarding schools in Tegina and Rafi local government areas to temporarily switch to a day-school model.
  • This decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident where approximately 200 children from the Salihu Tanko Islamic school in Tegina town were abducted by bandits on Sunday.
  • Addressing measures being taken for the safe return of the kidnapped students, Niger State Deputy Governor, Alh.

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