Insecurity: Evacuate Hostels, UNIJOS Orders Students

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has directed all students to immediately vacate their hostels due to heightened security tensions in Jos and its surrounding areas.

The directive, issued yesterday, followed “near chaotic scenarios” that occurred earlier in the day near the university, raising serious concerns for the safety of students living in the hostels.

The vice chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, issued the order after assessing the general security situation in the state capital.

Meanwhile, Plateau State hovernor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has provided transport services to support the evacuation.

The vehicles were authorised to operate even during curfew hours.

According to a statement issued by deputy registrar (Information and Public Relations), Emmanuel Madugu, on behalf of the registrar, the evacuation would be carried out in two phases:

“Students whose parents or guardians reside within Jos and its environs were to be evacuated yesterday from 3:00 pm.

“While students whose parents or guardians live outside Jos and its environs would be evacuated today.”

The \management assured the students and the entire university community that adequate security measures were in place to protect the hostels and the campus.

The vice chancellor further assured the university community that management is exploring all available means to ensure the institution’s safety.

LEADERSHIP reports that this development comes days after deadly attacks in parts of Jos, including Angwan Rukuba, which claimed several lives.

The incidents led to the imposition of a curfew in Jos North Local Government Area and the postponement of the ongoing examinations at the university.