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Plateau varsity shut over attacks, Gov seeks enhanced security
The Plateau State University, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, has been closed following recent attacks.
The decision to shut down the university came after gunmen attacked the Chikam community near the university, resulting in the tragic death of a 200-level student from the institution.
The Registrar of the university, Yakubu Ayuba, made the announcement of the closure through a statement issued on Friday. Governor of Plateau State has called for heightened security measures in the wake of these events.
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He said, “Following the sad incident that occurred in Plateau State University Bokkos and the surrounding community on Friday 19 April 2024; and because of the psychological effects of the unfortunate incidents on the students and staff of the university, the management has taken the painful decision to close the university for ten days with effect from today, 19th April, 2024.
“This decision is to allow the security situation to improve and to lessen the human risk to the university community.
“Accordingly, the ongoing first semester examinations are hereby suspended and to resume on Thursday 2nd May,2024.”
The Registrar added that the “management has made available buses to convey students who may be stranded from the university to Barkin Ladi today Friday, 19th April 2024.”
Meanwhile, the Visitor to the University and State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the renewed attacks in the institution and other communities while calling for enhanced security to safeguard the lives of the people in the affected areas.
As contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, he said, “Following the tragic attack on Chikam, a community neighbouring Plateau State University Bokkos, which resulted in the loss of a 200-level Computer Science student, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has appealed for calm as security agencies are working to restore normalcy.
“While condemning the attack as barbaric, Governor Mutfwang reassured citizens, particularly students, of the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding their lives and property.
“The Governor urged them to remain composed in the face of the tragedy, as the government is determined to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the heinous acts.”
The statement noted that Mutfwang “stressed the importance of collaboration among the university management, students, community leaders, and security agencies for enhanced security and the safety of everyone in the area.
“He commended the swift response of security agencies to violent incidents, and encouraged them to remain steadfast in fulfilling their constitutional duty to protect innocent citizens.”
Mutfwang condoled with the family of the deceased student and for the swift recovery of the injured.
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