Governor Yusuf Deploys 1,600 Watchmen To Protect Kano Schools

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the deployment of 1,600 newly recruited watchmen to secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to strengthen school security.

The action comes on the heels of the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

The governor on Tuesday officially flagged off the distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to the new personnel.

Governor Yusuf, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, described the mass deployment as “a major step toward restoring safety, discipline and stability in public schools.”

He stressed that no meaningful learning can thrive where safety is threatened.

The governor noted that the watchmen will serve as the first line of defence for students, teachers and school infrastructure by monitoring unauthorised movements, deterring potential threats and supporting the smooth running of academic activities.

Yusuf also commended the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board for promptly executing the government’s directive.

He urged the watchmen to carry out their duties with vigilance, discipline and integrity, emphasising that their presence in schools across the state is now more crucial than ever given in view of the rising security concerns in parts of the country.