The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has ordered all students to immediately vacate the institution’s hostels due to rising security tensions in Jos and surrounding areas.
The directive, issued by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tanko Ishaya, follows “near chaotic scenarios” near the university, sparking safety concerns for students.
Meanwhile, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has provided transport services to support the evacuation.
The vehicles are authorised to operate even during curfew hours.
According to a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar (Information and Public Relations), Emmanuel Madugu, on behalf of the Registrar, the evacuation will be carried out in two phases:
“Students whose parents or guardians reside within Jos and its environs would be evacuated on Wednesday, from 3:00 pm, while Students whose parents or guardians live outside Jos and its environs would be evacuated on Thursday.”
However, the university management assured students and the entire university community that adequate security measures are in place to protect the hostels and the campus.
