The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, has called on all Christian-based schools located on the outskirts of Kaduna to either close down or revert to day school operations in order to safeguard themselves against the current abduction of students by bandits.
The call followed the worsening insecurity and abduction of students in Kebbi and Niger States as well as other parts of the country.
Ma’aji advised that schools located in rural areas should also close down for now or, in the alternative, be security conscious to avoid any attack by bandits.
“Alternatively, if need be, schools that are on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis should be closed down for now to ensure the safety of the students until the security situation improves in the country,” he said.
He also urged government to take necessary steps towards ensuring the safety of students in all schools and not allow what happened in Kebbi and Niger States to repeat itself in any part of the country.
The state chairman of CAN sympathised with the people and governments of Kebbi and Niger States following the abduction of students, teachers and others during the resurgent attacks by terrorists.
He prayed for the safe return of all the abducted children to their parents and enjoined parents to look unto the God for the release of all children and others who are in the hands of abductors.
“Nigerians deserve a conducive environment to go about their businesses for a better standard of living and to showcase their potentials,” he said.
