Headless Body Found on UNIJOS Farmland, Suspected Targeted Killing
A man was beheaded on the University of Jos permanent site, with assailants reportedly taking his head. Authorities have not identified the victim or suspects.
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A headless body was discovered on farmland within the University of Jos (UNIJOS) permanent site, prompting security alerts and widespread concern on campus. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has raised fears of targeted violence in the academic community, according to Naija News.
From the nature of the attack, it appeared the assailants came specifically to kill the man and made off with his head, Premium Times reported. The condition of the body and the removal of the head suggest a deliberate and possibly ritualistic act, though no motive has been officially confirmed.
Security forces have increased patrols on campus while investigations continue. The Plateau State Police Command has not released the identity of the victim or any suspects. The university administration has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but sources within the institution confirmed the disruption of academic activities due to heightened tension.
The killing has drawn attention to safety concerns within tertiary institutions in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where communal and criminal violence occasionally intersect. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities have not linked the attack to any ongoing conflict or insurgency.