Authorities acted after intelligence reports warned of a planned abduction targeting students in Akoko-Edo.
The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports warning of a planned kidnap operation targeting students.
The action followed security alerts reportedly uncovered by the Department of State Services concerning an alleged abduction plot in the area.
The affected schools were shut as part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting students and staff amid rising concerns over insecurity in parts of the country.
The development reflects growing attention around the vulnerability of schools and rural communities to criminal attacks, particularly in areas facing recurring security challenges.
Authorities have not announced how long the closure will remain in effect.