She listed the local government as Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, Madobi, Garun Malam, Bebeji, Rano, Dawakin Kudu, Warawa, Wudil, Sumaila, Ajingi, Kura, and Dala.
Those who spoke with journalists hailed the efforts of security agencies in tackling the menace.
Private universities in the North-West say the protracted ASUU strike has increased their admission figure.
The ASUU chairman called on the federal government and relevant agencies to intensify monitoring mechanisms to set high standards.
Nine of the private universities are located in North Central, three in South South, two in South East, five in the North West and one in South West.
