UNIJOS orders immediate student evacuation over escalating tension in Jos

Authorities of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have directed all students to immediately evacuate the institution’s hostels due to rising security tensions in Jos and its surrounding areas.

The directive, issued on Wednesday by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, follows “near chaotic scenarios” that occurred earlier in the day near the university, raising serious concerns for the safety of students living in the hostels.

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.”

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