Rising Insecurity: FG Shuts Down 47 Unity Colleges Across Nigeria

Nigeria has witnessed a surge in violent attacks in the past week, raising fresh concerns over national security and the safety of schools.

Katsina State, already known for previous mass kidnappings—including the 2020 Kankara abduction of over 300 boys—remains one of the high-risk areas.

Recent Violent Incidents 

ISWAP Execution: The Islamic State West Africa Province released footage on Monday showing the execution of Brigadier General Musa Uba, who was captured during an ambush near Damboa in Borno State.

Kwara Church Attack: On Tuesday, gunmen stormed a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, killing two worshippers and abducting several others during a thanksgiving service. Part of the incident was captured on livestream.

However, in response to worsening insecurity, the Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges located in vulnerable regions, acknowledging its inability to ensure student safety.

Below Is The Full List of Affected Schools

North-West

FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafanchan, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia.

North-East

FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashua, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, FTC Zambuk.

North-Central

FGGC Bida, FGC New-Bussa, FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGA Suleja, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji.

South-West

FTC Ikare-Akoko, FTC Ijebu-Imusin, FTC Ushi-Ekiti, FTC Ogugu.