Two student survivors of the Angwan Rukuba gun attack in Plateau state, North-Central Nigeria have succumbed to death
The University of Jos confirmed this on Thursday, saying the tragic outcome has left the academic community in mourning as the institution reschedules upcoming examinations to enable students manage the psychological fallout of the incident.
With two major campuses located in the heart of Jos and near the volatile Angwan Rukuba area, the safety of staff and students is once again under the spotlight.
Addressing journalists on the impact of the crisis, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, confirmed that the unrest claimed the lives of two students.
One was fatally shot during an attack by gunmen, while the other fell victim to hoodlums during the ensuing chaos.
Professor Ishaya further revealed that two other students and a staff member are currently recovering from various degrees of injuries sustained during the violence.
In a bid to restore confidence, the Vice Chancellor assured that the university is working closely with the Plateau State Government to bolster security across all campuses.
While academic activities remain officially ongoing, the university has made the decision to shift the examination timetable to April 13.
This extension is intended to give students who fled to safer locations outside the state enough time to return and prepare
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
