A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) , Haruna Ibrahim, has reportedly been killed during renewed violence in Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, the same day the corps member was expected to participate in his Passing Out Parade, marking the completion of his national service.
A resident, Peter Ganchok, who shared details of the incident with Sahara Reporters, alleged that Ibrahim was attacked and set ablaze amid 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.
According to him, the corps member was attacked by angry youths following an earlier assault on the community by unidentified gunmen.
“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,” he added.
Ganchok described the killing as devastating, noting the painful timing of the incident.
He said, “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.
The killing comes amid escalating violence in parts of Jos, particularly around Anguwan Rukuba, where clashes in recent days have resulted in the destruction of property and loss of lives.
The unrest has also triggered panic among students of the University of Jos and residents of nearby communities.
In distress messages circulating on social media, some residents and students called on authorities to urgently deploy security personnel to the area.
“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, said.
The University of Jos Alumni Association also expressed concern over the worsening security situation affecting students and staff of the institution.
“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.
The group called for a stronger security presence in the university environment.
It specifically urged authorities to deploy “round-the-clock patrols, intelligence-led surveillance, and rapid response units” to prevent further attacks.
The latest killing reportedly follows an earlier attack on a church in Anguwan Rukuba, where angry youths smashed windows and carried out violent acts during the crisis.
The recurring violence has further heightened tension in the area, with residents calling for urgent intervention by security agencies to restore peace.
NaijaNews/ Tunmise Adesanmi
