On Thursday, the Plateau State University (PLASU) in Bokko came under attack from terrorists who invaded the school premises and fired shots at students.
Reports say the attack started in a community neighbouring the Plateau State University and lasted for about six hours.
At least 15 persons were said to have been killed during the attack.
Among the dead is a 200-level Computer Science student of the university.
A video captures the moment some of the students ran for their lives as the shots were fired.
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Plateau State University (PLASU) under attack as Gunm£n invade school premises, fires shot at students.
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A few hours ago, the Plateau State Government condemned the attack and vowed to arrest perpetrators.
According to the Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication Musa Ashoms, the killing which prompted protests by students, was saddening.
“People just in their sleep lose their lives. So, we are using this opportunity to call on security agencies,” he said.
“They have done really well but we are urging them to redouble their steps to do more in the area of arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators of this evil because we would be going back and forth if we do not have any arrests after all these attacks.”
“So, as a government, we frown against this act, and like I said, the government and people of Plateau State are sad with this happening,” the commissioner added.
The students of Plateau State University in Bokkos went on a protest following the death of the 200-level Computer Science student of the institution who was residing in Chikam.
But it took the intervention of security operatives to stop the protest.
In the aftermath of the attack, the school’s management declared a two-day mourning and suspended all examinations scheduled for the period. CONTINUE READING