Gunmen Attack: Soludo Shuts Down Schools For Senator Ubah’s Burial

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the closure of schools in Nnewi and its environs for one week to prevent potential gunmen attack during the burial of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

The decision follows escalating tension after gunmen attacked Nnewi on Wednesday night, leaving several dead and setting a vehicle ablaze.

The incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m., sparked panic, with residents fleeing for safety.

The state government citing the safety of the Students through the ministry of Education issued a circular on Thursday via WhatsApp, instructing all principals to close schools in the Nnewi zone until Tuesday next week.

According to the circular, Parents of day students have also been advised to keep their children at home for safety.

The burial is scheduled for Friday in Umuanuka village, Otolo Nnewi.

The circular reads, “Good morning Parents, please the above information is from the Commissioner of Education, day students should not come to school till Tuesday next week.

“Good evening Noble Principals!!!

“I am directed to inform you to close all schools in Nnewi Zone on Thursday 21/11/2024 and Friday 22/11/2024.

“Please circulate this information on your school WhatsApp groups and inform parents of your students.

“Try your best to find proper channels of reaching these students so that they would not be found wandering on the streets with their school uniforms . Remain blessed and stay safe.”