Following the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba and surrounding areas in Jos, Plateau State, which claimed lives and triggered widespread tension, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has commenced the evacuation of students of the state studying at the University of Jos back home.
Recall that the management of the University of Jos had after the Angwan Rukuba attack postponed the first semester examination.
It also approved the immediate evacuation of all students from the hostels and other student areas as from April 2, 2026.
Governor Alia, who ordered the immediate evacuation of the Benue State students from the school with immediate effect, said it became necessary as it has to do with the lives and welfare of his people, especially the future leaders studying far from home.
Already, over 600 students of Benue State origin have been successfully evacuated back home with another batch of buses deployed to Jos to evacuate the remaining set of students and other indigenes of the state willing to return home, given the current tension in the capital city.
The governor assured that he will continue to prioritise the security and welfare of his people, adding that he is in talks with his colleague and Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, as the government is working tirelessly to bring the attackers to book, and also ensure normalcy returns.
