Following the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba and surrounding areas, which claimed lives and triggered widespread tension in Jos, Plateau State, the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, commenced evacuation of students of Benue origin, studying at the University of Jos, back to Benue State.
The management of the University of Jos, had after the Angwan Rukuba attack, postponed the first semester examination, and approved the immediate evacuation of all students from the hostels and other students areas, as from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
Governor Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula said it became necessary, as it has to do with the lives and welfare of his people, especially the future leaders studying far from home.
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According to him, over 600 students of Benue origin have already been successfully evacuated back home with another batch of buses deployed to Jos, to help evacuate the remaining set of students and other indigenes of the state willing to return home, given the current tension in the capital city.
The Governor assured that he will continue to prioritize the security and welfare of his people, adding that he is in talks with his colleague and Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, as the government is working tirelessly to bring the attackers to book, and also ensure normalcy returns.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
