The Kano State Government is set to evacuate no fewer than 1,595 Almajiris to their respective states and country.
The states include Katsina 432; Yobe, 63; Kaduna, 198; Jigawa, 663; Bauchi, 101; Zamfara, 01; Gombe, 09; Nassarawa, 10 and Niger Republic, 01.
Malam Muhammad Garba, Commissioner for Information, said in a statement issued today that the measure was taken considering that since the closure of all primary and secondary schools three weeks ago, the Almajiri seminaries have become congested with pupils having no shelter and nowhere to go.
He said the measure, which was also adopted after due consultation, is in line with its proactive measures to control the spread of the deadly virus in the state.
Garba pointed out that the State Government is in contact with others to see the successful evacuation of the Almajiri to their states of origin.
Already, preparations have been concluded for the handing over of 432 Almajiris to the Katsina State Government tomorrow at the Kano/Katsina border.
Garba assured that the exercise would be continuous until all the Almajiris are evacuated and sent to their states of origin.