UNIJOS postpones exams after gunmen attack in Plateau community
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The University of Jos (UNIJOS) evacuated students from hostels following a gunmen attack in the Angwan Rukuba community in Plateau State, Nigeria. This evacuation aims to ensure student safety amid ongoing violence that has already caused casualties among students and staff. The university had earlier postponed and rescheduled exams due to the security threat.
Reported Facts
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- •The gunmen attack occurred in the Angwan Rukuba community near UNIJOS on March 31, 2026.
- •Several UNIJOS students and staff were victims of the attack, resulting in casualties.
- •UNIJOS postponed exams on March 30, 2026, in response to the attack and rescheduled them later.
- •On April 1, 2026, UNIJOS began evacuating students from hostels to safer locations within the university.
- •The Plateau State government has been involved in addressing the security situation following the attack.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Plateau State government increases security presence around UNIJOS student safety may improve, allowing academic activities to resume normally and reducing disruptions.
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Primary Sources (4)
AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Plateau crisis: UNIJOS evacuates students from hostelsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)UNIJOS students, staff among victims of Angwan Rukuba attackAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)UNIJOS postpones exams over gunmen attack in communityAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Plateau Attack: Unijos reschedules exams for students