Kano governor deploys 1,600 watchmen to boost school security

By Obasola Olatunde 

In a decisive response to rising insecurity in the country, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has deployed 1,600 newly recruited watchmen to secondary schools across the state to strengthen protection for students, staff, and school infrastructure.

The initiative comes in the wake of the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced school security. The governor officially flagged off the distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to the watchmen on Tuesday.

In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the mass deployment as “a major step toward restoring safety, discipline, and stability in public schools.” He emphasized that meaningful learning cannot thrive where safety is threatened.

The watchmen will act as the first line of defence, monitoring unauthorized movements, deterring potential threats, and ensuring smooth school operations. The governor also commended the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board for promptly executing the directive.

Governor Yusuf urged the watchmen to carry out their duties with vigilance, discipline, and integrity, stressing that their presence is crucial amid growing security concerns in parts of the country.