The Yobe state government has ordered the closure of all boarding secondary schools across the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students following rising security concerns.

The directive was issued in a notice signed by Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni.

The notice stated that the decision followed a security meeting between the governor and heads of security agencies in the state.

According to the statement, Governor Mai Mala Buni presided over the meeting, which reviewed recent security incidents affecting schools in parts of the country.

The government resolved to take precautionary steps to protect students and school facilities.

The circular, issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Bukar Aji Bukar, ordered the immediate closure of all boarding schools pending an improvement in the security situation.

Governor Buni urged residents to remain prayerful for the leadership, security operatives, and for lasting peace and stability in Yobe state and Nigeria at large.