7 students were not killed in Jos unrest-UNIJOS SUG

Following reports in the media that unknown persons in military uniform were attacking and killing persons in Jos and University of Jos on Sunday, the Student Union Government isdued a clarification statement.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
STUDENTS’ UNION GOVERNMENT
UNIVERSITY OF JOS

REF: UJ/SUG/PR/2018/001
DATE: 30/09/18
TIME: 9:30pm

“I bring you solidarity greetings in the name of the struggle with hope of victory.

“Sequel to the unfortunate unrest within the Jos metropolis, I wish to state with a heavy heart that to the best of my knowledge one Jossite has been confirmed dead and one injured.

“Two other unidentified persons were also injured and are receiving treatment.

“I also want to use this medium to debunk the rumors making rounds that 7 students were lost in the incident.

“All Jossites are hereby urged to stay calm and be vigilant as well.

“We shall in due time make known to the public the full report of the situation.

“Meaningful development can only take place in an atmosphere of peace, let’s live in peace with one another.

Sign: Damak Joseph
Chief Of Staff to the SUG President
For
Pantu Fwangshak
SUG President University of Jos