UNIJOS Halts Exams Following Deadly Plateau Attack

UNIJOS Suspends Exams Over Rising Tension After Deadly Plateau Attack Authorities of the University of Jos have announced the suspension of all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following heightened security concerns in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The decision comes in the wake of a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba, located in Jos North, where unknown gunmen reportedly stormed the community on Sunday evening. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the assailants, who arrived on motorcycles around 7:30 p.m., opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in multiple fatalities and leaving several others injured. The incident is said to have triggered panic across the area, with reports of aggrieved youths taking to the streets, blocking roads, and attacking motorcycle riders and commuters in reaction to the violence. In an official statement, the university management said the development had created tension in and around communities housing a significant number of its staff and students, prompting urgent precautionary measures. The Vice Chancellor consequently directed that all examinations earlier scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2026, be postponed, with new dates to be communicated later. Members of the university community have also been advised to remain indoors where possible, exercise caution in their movements, and avoid early morning outings until the situation stabilises. The institution further urged students and staff to promptly report any suspicious activities or threats to its security division, as efforts continue to safeguard lives and property. Management noted that it is working closely with relevant security agencies to monitor developments and ensure normalcy is restored, assuring that further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.