A University of Jos, UNIJOS, undergraduate, Abel Joro, has died after sustaining severe injuries during the recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The young student, described as “full of life, dreams, and hope,” passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of the Jos University Teaching Hospital where he had been receiving treatment following the attack.
His death was confirmed on Monday morning by Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations Plateau State, who took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to express deep sorrow over the tragic loss.
“Abel Gacho Joro, a young 200 level student of UniJos full of life, full of dreams, full of hope is gone tonight,” he wrote.
“After fighting with everything he had to stay alive in the Intensive Care Unit at JUTH… this is too painful, this is too heavy for the heart to carry.”
Dachomo lamented the emotional devastation inflicted on the victim’s family and the wider community.
“A mother somewhere is crying uncontrollably, a father is broken, a family shattered beyond words,” he added.
“He fought, he held on, he refused to give up, but the pain was too much for his body to carry.”
The cleric further decried the recurring violence in Plateau State, questioning the continued loss of innocent lives.
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“Oh God, this kind of sorrow is unbearable. Why so much blood? Why so many tears? Why are innocent lives taken like this? We are tired of mourning, we are tired of saying goodbye.”
Earlier reports had indicated that students and staff of the University of Jos were among victims of the deadly attack.
A campus-focused platform, Campus9ja, earlier reported that at least two undergraduates and a staff member were among the victims of the violence. The victims were identified as Patrick Ishaya, a 300-level student of Geography and Planning; Abel Joro of the Building department; and Duguryil Ufialas Daniel, a hall officer at the postgraduate hostel.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor was also said to have visited survivors currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
Abel Joro’s death has now added to the growing number of casualties linked to the Anguwan Rukuba crisis, which has heightened fear among residents and members of the academic community.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported the killing of National Youth Service Corps member, Haruna Ibrahim, during the same wave of violence. He was reportedly attacked and killed on the very day he was scheduled to participate in his Passing-Out Parade.
The series of tragic incidents has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for urgent government intervention.
Reacting to the development, a resident, Peter Ganchok, described the situation as heartbreaking. “What makes this loss even more painful is that yesterday was meant to be his Passing-Out Parade… instead, his life was cut short,” he said.
Students and concerned Nigerians have continued to raise alarm over the worsening security situation, urging authorities to act swiftly. One concerned citizen, Rhoda Nanre, appealed for immediate action, calling on the Nigerian President and the Inspector-General of Police to deploy adequate security to Jos, particularly around the University of Jos, as fear continues to grip the campus.
The University of Jos Alumni Association has also expressed deep concern, calling for increased security presence, including round-the-clock patrols and intelligence-driven surveillance to safeguard lives and property within the institution.
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