Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has ordered the deployment of 16 Hummer buses, accompanied by security escorts, to evacuate Taraba State students affected by recent attacks in Jos, Plateau State.
The intervention followed reports that several students from Taraba were stranded amid rising tensions and security concerns in the area.
It will be recalled that the National Union of Taraba State Students, NUTAS, University of Jos Chapter, had last week petitioned the Taraba State government, requesting the immediate evacuation of students from areas affected by rising security challenges in Plateau State.
The letter, signed by its president, Sankun Solomon Gam, and assistant secretary‑general, Samuel Anyar Bawun Bente, and addressed to Governor Agbu Kefas, cited growing fears for the safety and well‑being of students currently residing in unsafe environments.
According to government sources, the buses were dispatched promptly, ensuring the safe relocation of the students to more secure locations.
Officials described the operation as swift and coordinated, with security personnel protecting the evacuation process.
Governor Kefas, while addressing the situation over the weekend, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Taraba indigenes, particularly students pursuing their education both within Nigeria and abroad. He emphasised that their safety and academic progress remain a top priority.
The evacuation effort has been widely seen and applauded as a proactive response aimed at safeguarding lives and preventing further disruption to the students’ education in the wake of the unrest.
