Plateau killings: UNIJOS suspends ongoing second semester exams

August 15

15:06 2021

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The management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has suspended the ongoing second-semester examinations for the 2019/2020 academic session.

Abdullahi Abdullahi, deputy registrar, information and publications of the university, announced the development in a statement on Sunday.

Abdullahi said the suspension followed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos North by the state government to quell unrest after the killing of 22 travellers in the LGA on Saturday.

He said the examinations slated for August 16 to August 21 have been suspended until further notice.

“Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos which has made government to impose a 24-hour curfew in Jos North, Management of the University of Jos has approved the suspension of the ongoing second semester examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic Session,” the statement reads.

“Consequently, all examinations earlier scheduled to hold between Monday August 16 and Saturday August 21, have been suspended until further notice.”

The management also advised students living in hostels on campus to remain within their hostels and avoid unnecessary movements.

“Similarly, students that are resident outside the campus, and members of staff, are also advised to remain at home while the 24-hour curfew remains in effect,” Abdullahi wrote.

“Management is working in collaboration with the security agencies and the government, to ensure that the safety of lives and properties of members of the university community, particularly students, are adequately protected.”