The Management of Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, has ordered the closure of the institution with immediate effect following a violent protest by students over an alleged shift in examination date.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Danladi Aduwu, Ag. Head of Information/Public Relation of the college, said the school would remain closed till further notice.

The statement explained that the decision was to ensure the protection of lives and property, and urged all students to vacate the college premises with immediate effect.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the students were not happy over plans to postpone their semester examination scheduled to begin on November 31.