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University of Jos summons students to emergency meeting over rising insecurity
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Culture & Society

University of Jos summons students to emergency meeting over rising insecurity

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The University of Jos management called an emergency meeting for all students to address rising security concerns.
  • Lectures were suspended for students to attend the compulsory meeting on Friday, July 31, 2026.
  • The meeting follows recent incidents, including the discovery of a farmer's body and the alleged mob killing of a student.

The University of Jos management has summoned all students to an emergency meeting to discuss escalating security issues and recent incidents affecting the institution. Lectures will be suspended to ensure student attendance at the gathering, scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium.

In view of recent events that threaten the peace, security and good image of our University, I have approved the convening of a crucial meeting with all students of the University of Jos.

— Prof. Tanko IshayaThe Vice-Chancellor stated this in an internal memorandum explaining the necessity of the meeting.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tanko Ishaya stated in an internal memorandum that the meeting is crucial due to developments threatening the university's peace, security, and reputation. The discussions will focus on general security concerns, recent "unhealthy activities" involving students, and measures to protect the welfare of everyone in the university community.

To facilitate attendance, all deans and heads of departments were directed to suspend lectures between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday. The university emphasized that participation is compulsory for all students.

The primary objective of this meeting is to deliberate on general security concerns within the University community, recent unhealthy activities of students and to chart a collective course of action to safeguard the well-being of all members of the University community.

— Prof. Tanko IshayaThe Vice-Chancellor elaborated on the meeting's goals in the internal memorandum.

This directive comes amid heightened security worries. Two weeks prior, a farmer's body was found on university land, prompting an investigation. More recently, a student and model, Ibrahim Mbaya, was allegedly killed by youths over a stolen phone outside the campus. Police have arrested suspects in that case.

Considering the significance of the meeting, all Deans of Faculties and Heads of Departments are by this notice directed to declare a lecture-free period between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the said date. This will ensure that all students attend and participate in the meeting.

— Prof. Tanko IshayaThe Vice-Chancellor directed the suspension of lectures to ensure student participation.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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