BEVERLY HILLS, October 01, (THEWILL) – The crisis in Jos, Plateau state capital, took a new dimension on Sunday when suspected gunmen reportedly invaded the University of Jos (UNIJOS).
The violence was said to have begun from Tina area of Jos North local government area and later spread to other parts as suspected gunmen made their way into UNIJOS, shooting sporadically, causing students to scamper for safety.
Terna Tyopev, spokesman of the state police command, confirmed the renewed attack but said no death was reported.
Tyopev says the force has mobilised its armed personnel to quell the unrest in some of the affected areas.
“We are aware of the situation around some parts of Jos North, but it has been brought under control by our men. We have deployed our armed personnel to affected parts,” he said.
However, unconfirmed reports indicate that lives were lost in the attacks, including two students of UNIJOS.
The state government had imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in two local government areas when the violence started.
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