UNIJOS suspends exams after fatal attack by gunmen

UNIJOS gate

The University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau state, has suspended all examinations earlier scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, citing security concerns in the state.

In a statement on Monday, Emmanuel Madugu, deputy registrar, information and public relations officer of the university, said the development follows Sunday’s attack in which several people were killed in the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North LGA.

“In view of the late evening fatal attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Angwan Rukuba (an area that hosts many staff and students of the University), and the consequential tensions it has generated in and around the area and environs,” the statement reads.

“The vice chancellor has directed that all examinations scheduled to hold on Monday, 30th, and Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, are postponed, and will be rescheduled accordingly.”

Madugu said the VC urged members of the university community to be vigilant and extra careful with their movements (On and off Campus) with immediate effect.

“For emphasis, members are strongly advised to avoid coming out very early in the morning, and should report immediately any sign or shadow of breach of the public peace to the University Security Division on 08035895323,” he said.

The statement added that the university management is actively liaising with the relevant security agencies and monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the lives of members of the university community.

In the wake of the attack, the Plateau state government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in the local government. Thecable