The College of Jos has suspended all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following rising rigidity in Jos after a lethal assault in Anguwan Rukuba, positioned in Jos North Native Authorities Space.
The establishment’s administration additionally urged college students and workers to stay indoors and keep alert.
Eyewitnesses stated gunmen using on bikes invaded the group at about 7:30 p.m., opening fireplace indiscriminately and inflicting widespread panic amongst residents.
A number of individuals had been reportedly killed within the assault, whereas many others sustained accidents.
Within the aftermath, indignant youths allegedly blocked main roads within the space and attacked bike riders and passengers.
In a press release issued on Sunday, the Deputy Registrar, Data and Public Relations, Emmanuel Madugu, stated the incident had heightened rigidity in and across the college group, prompting the choice to droop examinations.
“In view of the deadly assaults by unknown gunmen on residents of Anguwan Rukuba, an space that accommodates many workers and college students of the college and the strain it has generated, the Vice-Chancellor has directed that every one examinations scheduled for Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, be postponed and rescheduled,” the assertion learn.
The college additionally suggested members of its group to stay vigilant and train warning of their actions each on and off campus.
“For emphasis, members are strongly suggested to keep away from popping out very early within the morning and to report any signal of safety breach to the College Safety Division,” the assertion added.
The administration famous that it’s working intently with related safety companies and continues to watch the scenario, assuring that additional updates shall be communicated as crucial.