Nigeria government college shut for fear of attack
The Nigerian government has shut down one of its colleges in the capital, Abuja, over fears of attack by armed gangs.
In a statement on Monday, the education ministry said the closure of the Federal Government College in the city’s suburb of Kwali became necessary over insecurity in nearby villages.
It said a security breach in Sheda and Lambata villages threatened the school – after gunmen attacked Sheda on Sunday morning, kidnapping a resident.
The Federal Government College is located in Sheda.
The education minister directed the college’s management to make arrangements for final-year students to conclude their terminal examinations.
He also asked principals of government schools across the country to liaise with security agencies to ensure adequate security for their st...
