The Students’ Union Government of the University of Jos has advised returning students to carefully plan their journeys back to campus following movement restrictions in Jos linked to a curfew imposed by Plateau State authorities after recent violence. In a notice to students, the union said movement across the city would be restricted daily and urged those travelling from different parts of the country to arrive before the restricted hours begin in order to avoid being stranded or exposed to security risks.
The advisory comes against the backdrop of a state-imposed curfew in Jos North. Current reporting from Plateau State security meetings says the curfew was adjusted to run from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., not 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with police ordered to enforce it strictly. The Cable and ThisDay both reported that Plateau State Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Adesina Ewah warned that anyone arrested for violating the curfew would be prosecuted. Existing restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations and regulated tricycle movement also remain in force.
That correction is important because it changes the practical meaning of the student notice. Rather than a daytime shutdown, the current official restriction is an overnight curfew, which means students travelling into Jos are being encouraged to time their arrival for daylight hours and avoid getting caught on the road late in the evening. Social media posts and local reports referencing the UNIJOS advisory also indicate the university is preparing to resume fuller academic activity, increasing pressure on students to return safely and on time.
In the advisory, signed by SUG President Younglan Talyoung Tongpus and Secretary Vincent Philip Yisa, the union urged students to leave their departure points early and, where necessary, break longer trips into two stages. The aim, it said, is to reduce inconvenience and limit exposure to possible security challenges during the curfew period. The message reflects broader anxiety among students and families after the recent unrest in parts of Plateau State, which also prompted emergency statements from university-linked groups and alumni associations.
The union’s appeal is therefore less a routine travel reminder than a response to a tense security environment in Jos. For returning students, the immediate challenge is logistical: reaching campus without violating curfew rules or being delayed by transport disruptions. For the university community more broadly, it is another reminder of how quickly insecurity in Plateau can spill over into academic life.
