Authorities of the Federal University Wukari have closed down the institution, following alleged abduction and killing of some students and staff in the ongoing Jukun/Tiv ethnic crisis.
The Registrar of the university, 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 institution till further notice.
He added that the suspension became imperative following a protest by the students over the alleged incident.
“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,” the statement said.
Source: The Nation
