Central Equatoria Education Minister confirmed on Tuesday that four schools in Lirya Payam of Juba County remain closed due to child abduction.
Scopas Jibi Dima said the schools will reopen only if there is secure learning atmosphere.
He added that schools will remain closed for two other weeks should security organs report that abductors still roam around Lirya.
Professor Dima said the ministry planned to fence all primary and secondary schools to protect learners.
He said at least six children were reportedly abducted and some abductors were killed and arrested.