In response to the attack on some female students at the university on Tuesday night, the administration of Plateau State University, Bokkos has urged both staff and students to practice security awareness.

Remember how the hoodlums attempted to kidnap and rape the students, but a quick response foiled their scheme. Although the incident caused some local anxiety, things are now peaceful again as of the time of this report.

The management of Plateau State University Bokkos has expressed shock and sadness over the attack on three female students leaving off campus by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums who were trying to rape them but were unsuccessful, according to a statement released by the institution in Jos by its public relations officer, Mr. John Agams.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bernard Matur while addressing various Heads of Students’ Unions in his office, urged students to go about their normal academic activities as the security agencies investigate the matter and called on staff and students to avoid taking laws into their hands.

“Management will not allow students to participate in any demonstration that will distort academic activities. Be calm as we fight criminality in our dear University.”

The Commandant, Sector Five, Operation Safe Haven, Bokkos Local Government Area, Lieutenant Colonel TT. Paave, while speaking on behalf of other security agencies, assured that they will nip criminality in the bud at all costs based on information and cooperation from the university community, Agams continued.

“As a part of safety measures, students are advised to buy whistle as well as be vigilant by avoiding night movements.”

The Commandant, Sector Five, Operation Safe Haven, Bokkos Local Government Area, Lieutenant Colonel TT. Paave, while speaking on behalf of other security agencies, assured that they will nip criminality in the bud at all costs based on information and cooperation from the university community, Agams continued.

“On returning from fetching firewood, the three girls met some young men whom they earlier greeted and identified as Fulani, who attempted to rape them but could not succeed due to the struggle and effort of the girls. In the process, one of the girls sustained an injury while the other girls ran for safety…

“The Vice Chancellor condemns the barbaric act and assured to protect staff and students both on campus and off campus.”