The management of the University of Jos, Plateau state has announced the suspension of its ongoing semester examinations due to Insecurity.
This development was announced by Mr. Abdullahi Abdullahi, the deputy registrar, Informations and publications of the University. He stated;
“Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos which has made government to impose a 24-hour curfew in Jos North, Management of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing second semester examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.”
“Consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled to hold between Monday August 16 and Saturday August 21, have been suspended until further notice,” the deputy registrar said in the statement.”
“All students of the university residing in the various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements.”
“Management is working in collaboration with the security agencies and the government, to ensure that the safety of lives and properties of members of the university community, particularly students, are adequately protected.”
“Similarly, students that are resident outside the campus, and members of staff, are also advised to remain at home while the 24-hour curfew remains in effect,” he said.
It can be recalled that the security situation in the state deteriorated following an attack on commuters by criminals, who killed some and injured scores on Saturday morning, along Rukuba road, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau.
A total of 26 people were killed and 20 injured.
