August 21, (THEWILL) – The University of Jos has suspended academics and closed its hostels.
The suspension order was due to the intensified killing of UniJos students around the university area shortly after the relaxation of a 24-hour curfew in Jos.
A Press Statement signed by the University Registrar, Monday Danjem, asks all students to return home or to safer locations until normalcy is restored.
The university management also approved the suspension of examinations for the second semester 2019/2020 academic session.
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of management and Committee Of Deans, Directors and Provosts of the university.
Last Saturday, travellers along Rukuba road in Jos North Local Government had been attacked, heightening tensions in the state.
At least 25 persons were confirmed killed and 14 injured in the attack.
To curb further attacks, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, had imposed a curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South Local Government Areas.
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