One student dies, another missing as violence erupts in Jos - UniJos

- A student of University of Jos has been killed, while another is missing in the ongoing violence in Plateau state

- Two other students were injured in the recent skirmishes, according to a report by the University

- One of the injured students is reportedly still receiving treatment in a hospital

The University of Jos (UniJos) management has comfirmed one student killed in the recent skirmishes that rocked the city of Jos.

A statement by Abdullahi Abdullahi, Principal Assistant Registrar, Information and Publications, said that one student was missing while two others were injured.

The university management said that the clarification became necessary following series of unverified information being circulated, especially on the social media about the casualty figures.

“It is claimed that seven students of the University have been killed as a result of the skirmishes.

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“Management wishes to clarify that after a rigorous search was carried out, one student is still missing while one student was confirmed dead and others were reported injured.

“The corpse of the deceased student has since been deposited in a mortuary.

“One of the injured students is still receiving treatment in the hospital while the other has been discharged.

“Out of respect for the families of the affected students, the university authorities have decided not to disclose the identities of the dead and the injured but would do so in due course,” it added.

The university management, however, assured that it was working with the security agencies and the Plateau government to ensure that the lives and property of members of the university community, especially students were adequately protected.

The management commiserate with the families of the deceased student, the injured and all those who suffered losses during the unfortunate incident.

“The management also wishes to appreciate the government, security agencies as well as members of the public who have shown great concern about the plight of the university during this difficult period."

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Members of the university community, especially staff and students, were advised to exercise caution and comply with all security directives during this period.

NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Plateau police command, said it has mobilised its armed personnel to quell unrest in some parts of Jos North local government area of the state.

DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, announced this to journalists.

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Source: Naija.ng