The Federal University of Wukari has been shut down by the school authorities following a protest by students over the abduction and killing of three of their mates and a member of staff of the institution in the lingering Tiv/Jukun crisis.
The incident triggered a massive protest by students of the institution, forcing the university authorities to suspend academic activities and shut down the school. “The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Wukari 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.
Speaking in a telephone interview, Prof. Kundiri stated that the institution has taken adequate security measures to ensure the safety of staff and students as they leave the ancient town.