Authorities of University of Jos yesterday shut down the institution indefinitely.
The closure followed students protest on Monday over school fees increment.
It would be recalled that the students had embarked on a peaceful protest to demand a reduction in school fees and developmental levies. But yesterday the protest turned violent as they blocked the major highway preventing motorists from passing through the Bauchi Road campus of the institution.
A statement signed by the university registrar, Mr. Jilli Dandam, and made available to newsmen in Jos yesterday said that the action was to stave off further protest and to protect lives and property in the school.
The students were also asked to vacate their halls of residence before 2pm yesterday.
The statement reads: “On Monday, November 24, the students of the University of Jos embarked on peaceful demonstration against certain issues.
“Management met and issued a release assuring the students and the university community that some of the issues raised by the students were nothing but mere rumours that had no basis. However certain steps were taken to address all the grievances including shifting the second semester examination by one week and the setting up of a committee to look into other issues.”
On Tuesday morning, the students mobilised themselves and blocked the Bauchi Road and set tyres on fire.
In order to avoid further escalation of the situation, the management met immediately and decided that the school be closed down until further notice.
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