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Jos Attack: Curfew Imposed in Nigerian City After at Least 22 Killed in Plateau State
Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew and UNIJOS postponed exams due to a deadly attack that killed and injured residents, prompting safety measures for students and staff.
- The Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area beginning at midnight Sunday following a fatal attack in the Anguwan Rukuba community.
- Gunmen on motorcycles killed Twelve people at a drinking spot, after which a retaliatory mob killed 10 others, reflecting long-standing communal tensions in central Nigeria.
- The University of Jos postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, citing heightened tension in the Anguwan Rukuba community where many students and staff reside.
- Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the killings as "barbaric and unprovoked," directing security agencies to pursue those responsible and bring them to justice.
- Security personnel intensified patrols across Jos as state authorities urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid early morning movements, and report security breaches to prevent further violence.
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UNIJOS suspends exams after deadly attack
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following heightened tension in Jos after a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The institution’s management also urged students and staff to remain indoors and stay vigilant as security concerns persist in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Re…
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