The Adamawa State Government has ordered the immediate relocation of National Examinations Council examination centres in several vulnerable schools to safer locations, citing heightened security concerns in parts of the state. The Ministry of Education and Human Development issued the directive following the reported abduction of students and teachers in neighbouring Borno State on June 29, 2026, which raised alarm over the safety of candidates, teachers, invigilators, Supervisors, and NECO officials.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aisha Umar, described the relocation as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting lives while ensuring the smooth conduct of the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. "The decision was taken in the best interest of the state and to guarantee the safety of our children, teachers, and examination personnel," she explained, noting that the arrangement will remain until the security situation improves.

Affected schools include Government Day Secondary Schools in Kwabapale, Kuburshosho, Kirchinga, Wagga, Shuwa, Guyaku, Dzangola, Garaha, Mukuvinyi, and Gawkilba, along with Government Secondary School, Hausari, in Michika, and Government Secondary School, Maki. Candidates from these schools have been directed to sit their examinations at alternative centres, including Government Day Secondary Schools in Michika, Watu, Madagali, Gombi, Hildi, and Gashala, and Government Secondary School, Kwabaktina.

The relocation comes as parents and residents of Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Council Area staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, appealing to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babagana Zulum, and the Nigerian Army to intensify efforts toward rescuing students and a teacher still held captive following Monday's attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. Protesters said 36 students and a teacher remained in captivity and called for stronger action to secure their release.

The protest coincided with a visit by a Borno State Government delegation, led by Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, to victims, affected families and community leaders, on the instruction of Governor Zulum.

The ministry appealed to school administrators, community leaders, parents, and NECO officials to cooperate fully with the relocation arrangements, reaffirming the government's commitment to sustaining academic activities in a secure environment despite ongoing security challenges.