Pandemonium in plateau state as gunmen invade uni jos , killing students.

The crisis in Jos, Plateau state,
took a new dimension on Sunday when
suspected gunmen reportedly invaded the
University of Jos (UNIJOS).
The violence was said to have begun from
Tina area of Jos North local government
area.
Terna Tyopev, spokesman of the state police
command, confirmed the recent attack.
The suspected gunmen were said to have
made their way into UNIJOS, shooting
sporadically, causing students to take to their heels
for safety.
The police spokesman said no death was
reported, but investigation was on going in case of any  casualty.
However, unconfirmed reports indicate that
lives were lost in the attacks, including two
students of UNIJOS.

A corps member serving in Jos, told TheCable that
the fresh incident may have been triggered
by the attack on Rukuba area of Jos North.
He said the crisis subsided Sunday evening
but resumed in the wee hours of Monday.
“Yeah, the university hostel was attacked.
Citizens have been warned to stay indoors to
avoid been shot,” he said.
“Currently, the soldiers are patrolling the area,
though we can still hear sound of gunshots.
“Rain fell last night, so things calmed down a
bit, but as early as 4am, we started hearing
gunshots again.
“The area is calm to an extent now anyways.
People are in their axis.
“Security is under control, but the indigenous
hoodlums are not relenting due to
provocations.
The police assured the people at to panic that the situation is under control.