Impact of Security Management on Students’ Safety in Public Secondary Schools in Faskari Lga, Katsina State
*1Abdul’aziz Inusa Busa, 2Ekpo Peter Obile and 3Gayus Shown Godfrey
*1Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. Email: abdulazizbusa@gmail.com
2Department of Educational Management Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Email: abahogs@gmail.com
3Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria. Email: godfreyshown@gmail.com
Abstract
School security management is a crucial aspect of educational administration, particularly in conflict prone environment like Faskari Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, Nigeria, where banditry poses a significant threat to student safety and learning continuity. This study examines School Security Management and Student Safety in Public Secondary Schools in Banditry Affected Areas of Faskari LGA, Katsina. The population of the study was 264 comprising the Principal, Vice Principal and teachers from all the 19 secondary schools in Faskari Local Government Area. Using a descriptive survey research design, data was collected from 119 respondents, including principals, vice principals, and teachers, across 19 secondary schools in Faskari LGA. The study used a self-designed questionnaire of School Security Management and Student Safety in Public Secondary Schools in Banditry-Affected Areas of Faskari Questionnaire (SSMSSPSSBAAFQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts from Educational Administration and Planning and the other from Educational Measurement and Evaluation. The data was collected and analyzed using mean and standard deviation, , and the null hypothesis was examined at 0.05 significance level using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Findings revealed that security measures such as reliance on local vigilantes, incomplete perimeter fencing, and lack of surveillance cameras are common but insufficient in mitigating security threats. The study further highlights how weak security infrastructure fosters fear among students, reduces attendance, and disrupts academic activities. To enhance security, the study recommends Public secondary schools should prioritize completing perimeter fencing and installing surveillance cameras to deter unauthorized access and monitor school premises effectively, Schools should establish formal partnerships with law enforcement agencies, including developing rapid response protocols and emergency communication channels, Regular training programmes should be conducted for teachers, security personnel, and students on crisis management, emergency response, and evacuation procedures, and Schools should involve parents, local leaders, and community-based security groups in security initiatives.
Keywords
School security management, student safety, banditry, public secondary schools, Katsina State
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