The Adamawa State Government has commenced the evacuation of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos following rising insecurity in Jos.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, who said the decision followed recent attacks that disrupted academic activities and forced the institution to suspend operations.
Wonosikou stated that the evacuation was being carried out under tight security, with police escorts deployed to ensure the safe relocation of students from affected areas.
He explained that the move was a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding the lives of Adamawa students amid the uncertain security situation in the city.
Reports indicated that renewed violence struck communities in Jos South Local Government Area on Friday night when gunmen reportedly attacked Nyango Gyel community, killing three persons.
The attack, which occurred at about 10:40 p.m., reportedly involved sporadic gunfire before the assailants fled the scene.
Earlier incidents were also recorded in Jos North Local Government Area, where gunmen attacked residents returning from Palm Sunday church services in Angwan Rukuba community on March 29.
Security reports indicated that more than 26 persons had been killed in the series of attacks recorded in parts of Jos since late March.
Meanwhile, the Taraba State Government has also begun evacuating its students affected by the unrest in Plateau.
Governor Agbu Kefas directed the deployment of 16 buses with security escorts to relocate stranded students to safer locations.
Officials said the evacuation followed appeals by the National Union of Taraba State Students, University of Jos Chapter, which had earlier petitioned the state government over safety concerns.
Authorities in both states reaffirmed their commitment to the safety and welfare of students, assuring parents and guardians that necessary measures were being taken to protect lives and minimise disruption to academic activities.
