By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has commenced evacuation of Taraba students stranded in Jos over aescalating insecurity in Plateau State.
The state Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barr Zainab Usman Jalingo made this known in Jalingo while interacting with newsmen.
Barr. Zainab noted that, Governor Agbu Kefas has initiated the move following the growing concerns for students’ safety and well-being in the area.
According to her, the evacuation effort is part of broader measures to address security concerns in plateau State.
“The recent evacuation of Taraba State students from Jos following the unfortunate attacks in Plateau State by Gov Kefas Agbu offers a powerful reminder of what responsive governance truly means. When reports emerged that students from Taraba State were stranded and vulnerable, the response from the government was neither delayed nor uncertain. It was immediate, decisive, and deeply humane.
“16 Hummer buses, accompanied by security escorts, were dispatched under the directive of Gov Agbu Kefas. This is beyond getting vehicles for transportation, it is a symbol of reassurance.”
