UNIJOS Students Protest JEDCO Power Disconnection, Block Headquarters Gate

UNIJOS Students Protest JEDCO Power Disconnection, Block Headquarters Gate

UNIJOS Students Protest JEDCO Power Disconnection, Block Headquarters Gate

In a developing story, students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) took to the streets on Thursday morning, barricading the entrance to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) headquarters in protest of the institution's power disconnection.

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According to eyewitnesses, the students, who were reportedly peaceful, blocked the gate to the JEDCO office, expressing their dissatisfaction with the recent power outage at the university.

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The protest is believed to be a response to the institution's electricity supply being disconnected by JEDCO, allegedly due to unpaid bills. The students are demanding a swift resolution to the issue, which has disrupted academic activities and daily life on campus.

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Details are still emerging, and university authorities have yet to comment on the situation. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.