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Schools in Nkwanta South Shut Indefinitely Amid Rising Violence
Residents Flee Homes as Teachers and Students Stay Away Amid Escalating Tensions
- Schools in Nkwanta South Municipality have been closed indefinitely due to renewed violence.
- Teachers, students, and residents are fleeing the area, disrupting daily life.
- The unrest follows the killing of five people linked to ongoing local conflicts.
Authorities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have ordered the indefinite closure of schools following a resurgence of violence in the area.
The unrest has caused widespread fear, with teachers and students reportedly fleeing their communities as tensions escalate. Daily life has been severely disrupted, with many residents abandoning their homes.
A teacher, speaking anonymously, described the situation as having “brought life in the area to a standstill,” noting that educators are not reporting to their schools amid the unrest.
The renewed violence comes after the killing of five individuals, an incident believed to be connected to the ongoing conflict in the municipality.
