Adamawa Government Moves to Evacuate Students from UNIJOS After Union Raises Alarm

Adamawa Government Moves to Evacuate Students from UNIJOS After Union Raises Alarm

The Adamawa State Government has commenced the evacuation of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos following the worsening security situation in Jos.

This development comes shortly after the Adamawa State Students’ Union raised an urgent alarm over the safety of its members in the crisis-hit area. In a recent interview, the union’s Secretary General described the situation as critical, revealing that one Adamawa student had lost their life, while more than 100 others were stranded and unable to access safe locations due to the escalating insecurity in Plateau State.

He also noted that several other state governments had already evacuated their students, intensifying pressure on authorities in Adamawa to act swiftly to protect its citizens.

Responding to these concerns, the state government initiated the evacuation process following the closure of the university amid rising tension and unrest in the city and surrounding communities. Authorities in Jos had earlier imposed a curfew in an effort to restore order as the security situation deteriorated.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, the evacuation exercise is being carried out under tight security, with police escorts deployed to ensure the safe movement of students from affected areas back to safer locations.

The government described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding the lives of Adamawa students, many of whom have had their academic activities disrupted by the crisis.

The situation in parts of Plateau State has significantly affected daily life, forcing the suspension of normal activities, including academic programmes at the university, and prompting urgent interventions to prevent further loss of lives.