The Plateau State University, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, has been temporarily closed due to a recent attack by gunmen.
The incident occurred on Friday in the nearby Chikam community, resulting in the tragic death of a 200-level student.
In response, the university’s Registrar, Yakuba Ayuba, announced the shutdown in a statement, saying:
“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.”
Additionally, the Registrar stated that “management has made available buses to convey students who may be stranded from the university to Barkin Ladi today Friday, 19th April 2024.”
