The Police have advised school proprietors and administrators to strengthen security measures within school premises in a bid to prevent cases of child kidnapping, disappearance and unlawful removal.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Police urged schools to improve access control and ensure that all visitors are properly monitored before being allowed into school compounds.
“School proprietors and administrators are strongly advised to strengthen access control measures within school premises. This includes proper registration of all visitors, restricting unnecessary entry, conducting vehicle checks at entry points, and maintaining a visible and consistent security presence at school gates, especially during drop-off and pick-up hours,” the statement reads.
The Police also called on schools to put in place clear and strict procedures for dropping off and picking up learners, noting that weak systems can easily be exploited.
“Schools are further urged to establish and strictly enforce clear procedures for the dropping off and collection of learners, including verification of the identity and authority of persons collecting children,” the Police added.
Authorities said such measures are important, especially in situations where children are at risk due to domestic disagreements and custody-related disputes.
“These measures are critical in preventing incidents of child disappearance, abduction, or unlawful removal, particularly in situations arising from domestic or marital disputes,” the statement notes.
The Police urged schools to treat learner safety as a priority by ensuring that security officers remain alert at school gates, especially during peak hours when learners are being dropped off or collected.
This comes at a time when schools resumed operations for the 2026 academic year, with learners returning for first term following the reopening directive issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports
