Only 1, not 7 students, died in UNIJOS crisis – Management
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A student of the University of Jos has been confirmed killed in a crisis that broke out in and around the institution on Friday.
There were reports of sporadic gunshots being fired at the student village hostel Sunday afternoon. Several unverified reports had put the casualty figure at about seven people.
On Monday, security operatives evacuated students from their Halls of residence.
Authorities at the institution have, however, dispelled that about seven students lost their lives in Sunday’s incident. They confirmed that a 200 level student in the Faculty of Law was killed, while two others were injured and another missing following the violence.
The institution’s Principal Assistant Registrar (Information and Publications), Abdullahi Abdullahi, advised members of the university community, especially staff and students in a statement on Monday night “to exercise caution and comply with all security directives during this period.”
The statement read: “Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos metropolis, the attention of the management of the University of Jos has been brought to the plethora of unverified information being circulated especially on the social media about casualty figures said to have been recorded among students of the university.
“It is claimed that seven (7) Students of the University have been killed as a result of the skirmishes. Management wishes to clarify that after a rigorous search was carried out, one student is still missing while one student was confirmed dead and two other students were reported injured.
“The corpse of the deceased student has since been deposited in the mortuary. The injured student is still receiving treatment in the hospital while the other one 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 should, however, be noted that following the breakdown of peace in the metropolis, management has been working round the clock in close collaboration with the security agencies and the Plateau State government to ensure that the lives and property of members of the University Community especially students are adequately protected.
“While expressing deep commiseration to the family of the deceased student, the injured and all those who suffered losses during this unfortunate incident, management 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.”
