UNIJOS orders evacuation of students from hostels amid rising tension in Jos
The University of Jos has directed all students to immediately vacate its hostels following heightened security tensions in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The directive, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of fresh violence earlier in the day, during which several people were reportedly attacked and killed in parts of the city. The university […]
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The University of Jos has directed all students to immediately vacate its hostels following heightened security tensions in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The directive, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of fresh violence earlier in the day, during which several people were reportedly attacked and killed in parts of the city.
The university said the decision to evacuate students was taken after a careful assessment of the prevailing security situation.
In a circular signed by the Deputy Registrar (Information and Public Relations), Emmanuel Madugu, on behalf of the Registrar, the institution disclosed that the evacuation would be carried out in two phases.
According to the circular, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has provided transport to facilitate the evacuation, with the vehicles authorised to operate beyond the curfew hours.
“Students whose parents or guardians reside within Jos and its environs will be evacuated on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m., while those whose parents or guardians live outside Jos and its environs will be evacuated on Thursday,” the statement read.
The university management assured students and the wider university community that adequate security measures have been put in place to safeguard the hostels and campus facilities.
The Vice-Chancellor also reassured stakeholders that efforts are ongoing to explore all available options to ensure the safety of the institution.
The development comes days after a deadly attack in the Anguwan Rukuba community, which claimed several lives.
The incident prompted authorities to impose a curfew in Jos North Local Government Area and led to the postponement of examinations at the university.