��һ�ǿ�����

The two Auckland Islamic colleges targeted by video threats showing men with guns will reopen today with a bolstered police presence.��

After receiving an offshore video threat, Al-Madinah School��and Zayed College for Girls on Westney Rd,������Բ������, were forced to close yesterday.��

The video reportedly showed a man showing guns in a car and shooting. The videos were not filmed at the school.��

Zayed College For Girls shared on social media that they believe the video “originated from the dark web” and preliminary investigations suggest it was sent from overseas.��

“Tracing the original source may take several weeks but it is considered a serious, ongoing investigation.”��

The post said police patrols would be increased on Westney Rd during the opening and closing times of both schools. The school gates would also be locked throughout the day.��

The schools were forced into lockdown after receiving offshore video threats. Photo / Dean Purcell��

“However, due to resource limitations, they will not be able to station officers directly at the school.��

“Our community constable, Priscilla, and I will be at the front of the school to provide reassurance and ensure that the environment is welcoming for our students.”��

Al-Madinah senior staff member Amjad Ali told��RNZ��a video was sent to the school’s principal at 11pm on Sunday night.��

He said the video featured a man showing guns in a car and randomly shooting, he said.��

It wasn’t filmed at the school, but police recommended going into lockdown.��

NZ Fiji Times��reported that students had received threatening emails.��

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) said they had been closely monitoring the situation.��

They were concerned for the welfare of the students amidst the alleged dismantling of “key national security framework components”.��

The schools will be reopened today with a bolstered police presence. Photo / Dean Purcell��

FIANZ said talk about the reintroduction of military-style semi-automatic firearms implemented after the March 15 terror attack has “emboldened would-be terrorists to discuss shooting Muslim children at schools in New Zealand”.��

“This should serve as a wake-up call for the Rt Hon Prime Minister that his Associate Minister for Justice is jeopardising the safety of all New Zealanders, disregarding national security.”��

Al-Madinah School offers students courses in Islamic subjects as well as complete coverage of the New Zealand curriculum.��

Zayed College for Girls is a state-integrated special character Islamic secondary school for girls Year 7 – 13.��

Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. She has worked for the��Herald��since 2022.��