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Deadly bandits’ attack forces University of Jos to call off exams

Following the killing of an unspecified number of residents in Angwan Rukuba, the Plateau government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North LGA.

• March 30, 2026
University of Jos gate (Credit: Premium Times)
University of Jos gate (Credit: Premium Times)

The University of Jos has called off exams scheduled for March 30 and 31 following bandits’ attack on Sunday night that left several residents dead at Angwan Rukuba in Plateau.

Emmanuel Madugu, deputy registrar and spokesperson for the university, announced the postponement in a statement on Sunday.

“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 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.”

“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,” said the statement.

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