SEVEN STATES EVACUATE 1,630 UNIJOS STUDENTS AMID PLATEAU SECURITY CRISIS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
At least seven state governments have evacuated a total of 1,630 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) amid rising security concerns in Plateau State.
The measures follow a deadly attack on March 29 by suspected bandits at a popular bar in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, which left at least 28 people dead and several others injured. The incident prompted widespread outrage on social media and led the state government to impose a 48-hour curfew in the affected area.
Joyce Lohya Ramnap, Plateau State Information Commissioner, stated that Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked.”
Given the university’s proximity to the affected community, UNIJOS management suspended all examinations scheduled for the week, postponing them until after the Easter break, and ordered an immediate evacuation of students from its hostels on Wednesday.
Following the directive, about seven state governments have arranged the safe return of their indigenes over the past five days.
On Monday, Delta State evacuated 34 students, with Sunday Onoriode, the state director of protocol, explaining that the action became necessary after the university’s closure.
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On Sunday, Lagos State evacuated more than 230 students, citing the deteriorating security situation. Mamud Hassan, Director of Public Affairs at the state Ministry of Tertiary Education, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deployed buses with security escorts to ensure the students’ safe return.
Other evacuations include Adamawa State, which moved about 120 students on Saturday under heavy security, and Cross River State, which evacuated 37 students.
On Friday, Benue State evacuated 600 students, with Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula quoting Governor Hyacinth Alia saying the action was necessary to protect the lives and welfare of students, “especially the future leaders studying outside the state.”
The same day, Bauchi State evacuated 64 students following a distress call from Mohammed Suleiman, president of the National Union of Bauchi State Students, who reported that students were trapped in their hostels due to unrest.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa State evacuated 545 students three days after the Rukuba attack, with the operation carried out in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Students Association (NASSA).
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