Sixteen Hummer buses with security escorts have been deployed by the Taraba State government to evacuate students from Jos, Plateau State, following recent attacks that left many stranded. Governor Agbu Kefas ordered the operation after the National Union of Taraba State Students (NUTAS), University of Jos Chapter, petitioned his administration for urgent intervention. The letter, signed by NUTAS president Sankun Solomon Gam and assistant secretary-general Samuel Anyar Bawun Bente, cited escalating security threats and growing anxiety among students. Government sources confirmed the buses were sent immediately, facilitating the safe movement of students to secure locations. Security personnel were embedded throughout the evacuation to ensure no incidents occurred during transit. Governor Kefas, speaking over the weekend, affirmed his government's dedication to protecting Taraba citizens, especially students, and stressed that their safety and education remain central concerns. The move has drawn public recognition as a timely measure to shield vulnerable students from harm and maintain academic continuity amid regional instability.
Governor Agbu Kefas's swift deployment of buses and security details shows he understands that student safety is not a matter for debate but action. While other state governments often issue statements after crises, Kefas moved before harm escalated. This evacuation prevented potential casualties and sent a clear signal: Taraba's students are worth protecting. For Nigerian students from minority ethnic groups studying outside their home states, this kind of tangible support is rare—and now expected.
