The Nigeria Union of Teachers warns it may direct members nationwide to stay away from classrooms if attacks on schools continue.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has threatened to shut down schools across the country following the rising cases of killings and kidnappings involving teachers and pupils in different states.
The union issued the warning after recent attacks on schools in Oyo, Borno and Kebbi states.
According to reports, gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Community Grammar School, and LA Primary School in Oyo State, abducting about 39 pupils and seven teachers.
In Borno State, more than 50 pupils of Mussa Central Primary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area were also reportedly kidnapped.
Speaking on the growing insecurity around schools, NUT President, Titus Amba, said the union could no longer tolerate attacks targeting teachers and students.
He warned that teachers across the country could be directed to stay away from classrooms if their safety was not guaranteed.
The development has raised fresh concerns over insecurity in schools and the safety of students and education workers across Nigeria.