Anambra Govt Close School after Vigilante Detain, Torture Principal and VP

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‎Anambra state government has ordered closure of Community Secondary School Awor-Ezimuzor, Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area following alleged unlawful arrest, torture and detention of Principal and Vice Principal of the school by Vigilantee group of the community.
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‎The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh who gave the directive said the school would remain closed until safety of the Principals, staff and students of the school were fully guaranteed.
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‎“The closure follows disturbing report of the unlawful arrest, torture and detaining of the Principal and Vice Principal of Community Secondary School Awor-Ezimuzor, Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area, without food, water and toilet facilities for three days by the Vigilantee group of the community.
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‎“The closure is to ensure security and safety of the students who are already traumatized by the development, even while writing their Basic Education Certificate Examination and West African School Certificate Examination
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‎“This directive will remain effective until the safety of the Principal, staff, and students is fully guaranteed.