The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has ordered the closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School, in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, after gunmen attacked the school on Tuesday night, May 7, 2024.

It was gathered that the attack was carried out by gunmen yet to be identified.

The Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Very Revd Fr Moses Iorapuu, who confirmed this to newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday, said the school has been closed to enable the authorities investigate the matter.

Iorapuu in a phone message said, “Sad news from one of our schools. An attack was carried out by people suspected to be unknown gunmen last night at Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School.

“We appreciate the professionalism of the civil defence officers who provide security at the school. These unidentified gunmen tried to raise the ante in their attacks’ strategies on the state, from villagers, farmers, and worshippers to students.”

“The school is managed by the Via Christi Society, so the Bishop had a meeting with the leadership of the school, the education team of the diocese, and some members of the consultors, where a decision was taken for the church to be proactive and protect the lives of our children,” he said.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benue state Command, SP Catherine Anene said she does not have report on the incident yet. (Daily Sun)