The Nigerian government has shut down one of its colleges in the capital, Abuja, over fears of attack by armed gangs.
In a statement yesterday, 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 on Sheda and Lambata villages threatened the school – after gunmen attacked Sheda on Sunday morning, kidnapping a resident.
The education minister directed the college’s management to make arrangements for final-year students to conclude their terminal examinations. END
