Curfew Imposed in Jos North as Deadly Assault Near UNIJOS Forces Students Indoors, Exams Disrupted
According to reports, the attackers stormed Angwan Rukuba of Jos and adjoining areas, unleashing gunfire on residents and leaving several people feared dead, with many others injured. The proximity of the affected communities to the university has raised serious safety concerns among students and staff.
The incident has triggered widespread panic across the city, with many students reportedly trapped on campus as movement becomes increasingly restricted. Authorities of the university have advised students to remain indoors while emergency measures are being implemented to ensure their safety.
In response to the deteriorating security situation, the Plateau State Government has imposed a curfew in Jos North to curb further violence and restore order. Security agencies have also been deployed to the affected areas, with ongoing operations aimed at apprehending the perpetrators.
The attack has disrupted academic activities, with ongoing examinations suspended as the institution prioritizes the safety of its students and staff.
Eyewitnesses say the assailants arrived on motorcycles and carried out coordinated attacks, causing chaos and forcing residents to flee for safety. The development has further heightened tensions in Plateau State, a region that has experienced recurring security challenges in recent years.
As the situation continues to unfold, students remain confined to hostels and designated safe areas, awaiting further directives from university authorities and security officials.
Read also Tinubu Arrives Jos on Condolence Visit Over Plateau Killings
