To avert a religious crisis in Iseyin Local Government Area, the Oyo State Government on Monday ordered the closure of all public primary and secondary schools in the area.
Schools in the state resumed for the second term on Monday.
The Ministry of Education had on Sunday announced on the state-owned electronic media that students in the area should stay away from their schools indefinitely.
The indefinite closure was a preemptive strategy to prevent a clash between students of two religious faiths over mode of dressing.
The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Yusuph Saheed, said that the directive of the government was necessary to forestall crisis in the ancient town and its environs.
“The state government is very proactive and sensitive to religious matters; that is why the announcement of the closure was made.
“As it is now, we are working round the clock to return our students to class as soon as possible.
“Security of lives and property is very paramount and important to the government, but I can assure you that the matter would be settled amicably soon,’’ Saheed said.
Schools in Ado-Awaye, Osoogun, Wasinmi and Igbolasa, were all deserted on Monday morning.
Some students were, however, sighted playing football on major streets of communities in the council area.
