Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed all educational institutions across the country to immediately dismiss any student found to be involved in kidnapping, describing the crime as unacceptable and incompatible with the values of the nation’s education system.
The minister said the directive forms part of the Federal Government’s renewed efforts to strengthen security in schools and promote discipline among students, warning that educational institutions must not become safe havens for criminal activities.
According to him, any student established through due process to have participated in kidnapping should be expelled without delay, stressing that such offences undermine public safety and tarnish the reputation of Nigeria’s educational institutions.
Dr Alausa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a secure learning environment, urging school administrators to work closely with security agencies in identifying and addressing criminal activities within their campuses.
He also called on students to embrace discipline, uphold the rule of law and remain focused on their education, noting that schools are meant to produce responsible citizens rather than individuals who pose a threat to society.
The directive comes amid growing concerns over kidnapping and other violent crimes in parts of the country, with authorities intensifying measures to curb insecurity and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s education sector.
