UNIJOS undergraduate raped, killed, police probe death

The University of Jos community has been thrown into mourning following the killing of a 400-level student in the Department of English.

The victim, Ruth Yakadi, from the Anaguta tribe in Plateau State, was said to have been killed after being raped by her assailants.

The video of her killing, which had gone viral, was seen by PUNCH Metro on Sunday.

The Head of the Department of English at UNIJOS, Prof. Jeff Doki, said the deceased was a spill over student, waiting for mobilisation by the National Youth Service Corp, after completing her project.

He said, “I have lost three students since I became HOD in 2021, two males in July and September this year.

“Information indicates that the girl who was killed was a spill over student of our department. She was supervised by Dr Douglas Kaze and had issues with her long essay. Perhaps she is done with the project.

“I requested Dr Kaze and Mrs Vera Aaron and Mr Innocent Dajang to provide information about her. Her name is Ruth Yakadi. She is Anaguta by the tribe.

“Information available shows the girl was first raped and killed thereafter. As things stand now, we are wondering if they are rapists or assassins.”

The spokesperson for Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident.

“The long and short of it is that we are aware of the incident. An investigation is on and when we’re done, we will get back to you,” he said.