According to a repot by SaharaReporters, the University of
Jos has remained deserted despite an announcement informing all
students to resume fully on October 8, 2018, after the recent attacks
that resulted in the death of Shedrach Kums, a student of the
university.
The university campus has been deserted
A statement by Monday Danjem, the school registrar, read: “Following
wide consultation of all stakeholders in the University, including
Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments, the four Staff Unions — ASUU,
SSANU, NASU and NAAT — leadership of the National Association of
Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Students Union Government (SUG), it was
resolved that activities should resume in the best interest of the
University.
“In view of the gradual return of normalcy to Jos Metropolis,
Management wishes to assure all members of the University Community that
adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure their
safety.”
However, reports from the university indicated that the school is
still deserted as students have refused to resume, for fear of repeat
attacks.
Joshua Nandom, a student who spoke with SaharaReporters, said: “Everyone
is scared to come back. There is still tension and there are rumours,
so we will wait until everything dies down. Everyone is still scared.”
Another student, who braved the situation and went to school, said: “I
didn’t meet anyone there so I quickly turned back. Even lecturers are
not around. Everyone is shaken and we need things to be done quickly to
protect us. There is no security here and that is the truth.”