Kwara Government has activated a proactive security measure in schools within five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as part of its efforts to guarantee a safer environment for schoolchildren.

This is contained in a statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday by Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development.

According to the statement, the measures affect schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero LGAs.

The statement underscored the determination of the government to curtail the activities of kidnappers who may want to use schoolchildren as human shields from renewed security crackdowns.

"The measures also cover boarding schools in Irepodun, which could be targets of the criminals who are running for cover amidst widening security operations.

"The measures remain in place while awaiting further security clearance for normal activities to resume," the statement read.