A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Haruna Ibrahim, has been killed amid renewed violence in the Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday—the same day he was scheduled to take part in his Passing Out Parade (POP), marking the end of his national service.
According to a resident, Peter Ganchok, who shared an account of the incident, the corps member was attacked during a wave of retaliatory violence in the community.
“Haruna Ibrahim, a Nigerian Corps member from Batch A1 2025, serving under the Sport CDS in Jos, has been brutally killed in a heartbreaking and tragic incident,” Ganchok said.
He added, “He was reportedly attacked and burned to death in Anguwan Rukuba by some angry youths in the area, following an earlier attack on their community by unidentified gunmen.”
Ganchok described the killing as particularly painful given its timing.
“What makes this loss even more painful is that yesterday… was meant to be his Passing Out Parade (POP), a day that should have marked the successful completion of his national service,” he said.
“Instead, his life was cut short in the most horrific way.”
The killing comes amid a surge in violence in parts of Jos, especially in Anguwan Rukuba, where recent clashes have resulted in deaths and destruction of property.
Earlier reports highlighted growing fear among students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) and residents following threats and attacks linked to the unrest.
In messages circulating online, concerned individuals called for urgent intervention by security agencies.
“We are calling on all friends and comrades to tag the Nigerian president and IGP to urgently send protection to Jos especially UNIJOS NOW!!!! They are so scared,” a social media user, Rhoda Nanre, had said.
The University of Jos Alumni Association also raised concerns over the deteriorating security situation, urging authorities to step up protection for students and staff.
“The University of Jos Alumni Association expresses deep concern over the recent rise in tension and reported threats affecting students, staff and the broader university community,” the association said in a statement.
It further called for “round-the-clock patrols, intelligence-led surveillance, and rapid response units” to prevent further attacks.
The latest incident follows an earlier assault on a church in Anguwan Rukuba, where youths reportedly vandalised property amid the unrest.
Eyewitnesses recounted chaotic scenes, including gunfire and stone-throwing, which forced many residents to flee.
Although security personnel have since been deployed to affected areas, residents continue to express concerns over what they describe as a slow response and insufficient protection.
(SAHARA REPORTERS)
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