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Umma Ahmed, director-general of the Kaduna state schools quality assurance authority, announced the development in a circular issued to the schools on Monday.
According to Ahmed, the decision became necessary following the abduction of students from Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi, Chikun LGA of the state.
Over 100 students were declared missing, following an attack by suspected bandits on the school in the early hours of Monday.
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However, the Kaduna police command said 26 persons have been rescued.
“Sequel to the information reaching the Authority on the security threat at the Bethel Baptist High school, Damishi, a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private schools (NAPPS) and some key stakeholders was held on Monday 5th July, 2021 with the resolution that the following schools should close with effect from Monday 5th July, 2021,” the statement reads.
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