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Friday Olokor, Adelani Adepegba, James Abraham, Gbenga Odogun and Godwin IsenyoIrigwe youths of Bassa Local Government area of Plateau protesting over the herdsmen killings in their land in Jos on Saturday. Photo: NAN16 August 2021DESPITE the curfew imposed on Jos North, Jos South and Bassa local government areas of Plateau State, hoodlums on Sunday unleashed mayhem, killing a female student of the University of Jos.
The curfew was extended to 24 hours by the governor after people in the area were attacked by hoodlums. Meanwhile, the President of the Students’ Union Government, University of Jos, Joshua Danladi, confirmed the killing of the student to The PUNCH in Jos on Sunday On Rukuba road and ECWA staff communities, residents, who complied with the 24-hour curfew, called on the government to focus on arresting those bent on fomenting trouble in the state.
“As at today, August 15, 2021, troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued a total of 36 victims of the attack. They are in a stable health condition while those hospitalised are responding to treatment. Equally, more arrests have been made in connection with the heinous act, bringing the total to 21 suspects in custody.
“All students of the university residing in the various hostels are hereby strongly advised to remain within their hostels of residence and avoid unnecessary movements,” the statement partly read.
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