Following the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba and surrounding areas, which claimed lives and triggered widespread tension in Jos, Plateau State, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commenced the evacuation of students of Benue origin, studying at the University of Jos, back to the state.

Recall that the management of the university had, after the Angwan Rukuba attack, postponed the first semester examination, and approved the immediate evacuation of all students from the hostels and other students areas from Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Governor Alia, who ordered the immediate evacuation of the students from the school, said that it became necessary as it has to do with the lives and welfare of his people, especially the future leaders studying far from home.

Already, over 600 students of Benue origin have been successfully evacuated back home with another batch of buses deployed to Jos to help evacuate the remaining set of students and other indigenes of the state willing to return home.

The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, assured that he will continue to prioritize the security and welfare of his people, adding that he is in talks with his colleague and Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, as the government is working tirelessly to bring the attackers to book, and also