Kwara Reopens Schools As Military Operations Push Back Terrorists

The Kwara State Government, on Sunday, directed all schools that have been closed down due to insecurity in some parts of the state to reopen for academic works, starting today and with immediate effect.
The development, according to THISDAY checks, might not be unconnected to the recent successive coordinated efforts by the troops of Nigerian Army against the terrorists.
During the operations, it was gathered that, about 250 terrorists that have been terrorising the people in the state have been neutralised while their hideouts and camps have been cleared.

The affected areas where the coordinated efforts have yielded positive results include their hideouts in Baba Sango in Ifelodun LGA , Gbugbu in Edu LGA and Lata in Patigi LGA.
Sources said the military operations were hindered by activities of moles and informants within different communities who give out information about troops movement but notwithstanding, the operations have recorded huge results in the bandits troubled areas of the state.
The state government has announced the reopening of schools across the state from today (Monday) February 2, 2026 with immediate effect.

A statement in Ilorin, on Sunday, by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said school authorities had been notified of the decision which came amid continuous security operations to neutralise all threats to the public, including schools.
“The government deems the situation now to be a lot better than it was before. Even so, we continue to maintain vigilance,” the statement said.