Bauchi Youths, Undermines Gov. Efforts, Set School Ablaze
By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi
Despite Bauchi state government efforts in addressing out of school children within various communities, on the other hand, unidentified Youth of Kandahar area within the metropolis allegedly set fire and burnt a primary school for unknown reasons.
Reports from the area indicated that the incident occurred on Friday following altercation between the youth groups over an undisclosed reasons leading to setting the School building on fire.
Anonymous resident of the area told our Correspondent that they were sitting when they suddenly heard voices from the School premises without knowing what was happening.
He amaintained that after a while, the next thing they saw was flames going up as the roof of the classrooms caught fire and burnt helpless as no one could go close for any form of assistance to put off the fire.
The resident said that no one can tell what actually happened leading up to the setting of the building on fire adding that they later heard that a group of youths in the area engaged each other in a fight for a reason nobody can tell.
He expressed regret over the incident saying that it is a setback to the people of area as that is the only Primary S serving them lamenting that with the development, their children will be at home when schools resume in the new year 2025.
The resident called on the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators were identified, arrested and prosecuted to serve as a lesson to others who may be planning to do same thing anywhere else in the state.
All others to get confirmation of the development from the Police Command failed as the PPRO, SP Ahmed Wakili neither replied to the sms and WhatsApp messages sent to his number nor pick up the phone when his number was called.
Meanwhile, the State Government has expressed deep shock and strong concern over the development describing it as most unfortunate and barbaric as well as a deliberate attempt to provoke wrath from the authorities.
Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Duguri who reacted on behalf of the Government, strongly condemned the attack and burning of Kandahar Primary and Junior Secondary School by youths in the community.
He expressed disappointment over parents' neglect, failing to monitor and guide their children to take responsibility for government facilities in their domains.
Adamu Duguri emphasized the importance of parental involvement in preventing such incidents and promised to investigate the reasons behind the attack and ensure that those responsible would surely face the full wrath of the law..
This incident highlighted the need for community engagement and parental involvement in maintaining public facilities, especially schools.
The SUBEB Chairman said that It is crucial for stakeholders to work together to prevent such incidents and ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all.
To this end, Bauchi State Government under the leadership of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad is doing everything possible to move the basic education sub sector to the next level by constructions and renovations of schools across the state.
Alh Adamu Mohammed Duguri then appealed to members of the general public to continue to support government policies and programs for the overall growth and development of the state and the basic education sub sector in the state.
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