BREAKING - Tiv/Jukun Communal Crisis Forced Federal University Wukari To Shut Down

Student protesting (University of Wukari)

Not quite long ago authorities of the Federal University Wukari on Wednesday closed down the school, due to alleged abduction and killing of some students and staff in the ongoin Tiv and Jukun ethnic crisis.

The university registrar, Mr. Magaji Gangumi, in a statement made available to newsmen in Wukari, said a Committee of Deans and Directors of the university, on behalf of the Senate, approved the suspension of lectures and closure of the school till further notice, this is in view for safety of live and properties belonging to staff and students.

He further states that the suspension became imperative following a protest by the students over the alleged incident.

"The Committee of Deans and Directors of Federal University Wakuri, on behalf of the Senate, has approved the suspension of lectures and closure of the university till further notice.

"This follows the protest by students over the kidnapping of their fellow students along Wakuri-Katsina-Ala highway on Tuesday.

"Students have been asked to leave the school hostels and university premises by or before 12noon on Wednesday," Magaji said.