A lecturer, two Benue students killed by Suspected Jukun militias who invaded school

The Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, has been temporarily shutdown following the protest against the killing of two students and a lecturer of the institution.

According to report, the victims were allegedly killed by suspected Jukun Militias when the institution was invaded on Tuesday afternoon.

It was gathered that the killing sparked protest among Tiv students and staff of the institution .

The protest compelled the management of the institution to order for the suspension of all academic activities in the university till further notice.

A circular signed by the school Registrar, Magaji Thomas Gangumi, on Wednesday morning, indicated that all students were expected to leave the University premises before 12:00noon on Wednesday.

Gangumi, said that the suspension became important following a protest by the students over the alleged incident.

He said,

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

This follows the protest by students over the kidnapping of their mates along Wukari-Katsina Ala highway on Tuesday.

Students are directed to vacate the hostels and the university premises by or before 12 noon on Wednesday.

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