Private and mission schools across Anambra State have been forced to shut their doors indefinitely following a surge in attacks by gunmen enforcing the controversial Sit-at-Home order.
Reports indicate that the attackers have specifically targeted educational institutions, heightening fears among parents, students, and school authorities. Many schools, particularly in rural and suburban areas, have suspended academic activities as a precautionary measure.
The Sit-at-Home directive, initially declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to demand the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has spiraled into chaos, with criminal elements exploiting the situation to instill fear and disrupt normalcy. Despite IPOB’s claims of not sanctioning violence, the attacks have intensified, leading to disruptions in education and commerce across the region.
Parents and stakeholders have called on the state government and security agencies to take decisive action to ensure the safety of students and teachers, as well as restore confidence in the affected communities. The Anambra State Government has yet to issue a comprehensive statement on the situation, but local authorities have promised to tighten security measures in critical areas.
This development marks another blow to the education sector in the Southeast, which has been grappling with the ripple effects of insecurity.
