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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 20, 2025
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Nigeria shuts some schools in Kwara state after church attack
Nigeria has witnessed a spate of attacks by gunmen, including the kidnapping on Monday of 25 schoolgirls from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi state, putting a spotlight on insecurity and forci.....
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Authorities in Nigeria have closed schools in five districts of Kwara state following a deadly church attack earlier this week, amid concerns over potential targeting by armed gangs. This decision comes as Nigeria faces increased scrutiny over insecurity, including recent kidnappings.
- Five districts in Kwara state have seen schools shut down.
- The Kwara state education commissioner, Lawal Olohungbebe, confirmed the closures.
- A church attack in Kwara state on Tuesday evening resulted in at least two deaths and the kidnapping of the pastor and worshippers.
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