A 300-level law student of the University of Jos (UniJos) has been shot dead, following attempts by suspected herdsmen to break into a major hostel of the institution.

The deceased, Shedrach Kums was said to be among the scores of students trying to beat back the attackers at the gate of Village Hostel when he was fatally shot.

Students’ Union president of the institution, Fwangshak Pantu told Premium Times on Monday that three others, comprising a student and two villagers near the school, were critically injured and are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

“It was around 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday that some Fulani herdsmen tried to invade the Village Hostel, where male, female and some physically challenged students live. The students quickly mobilised towards the gates to prevent them from coming in”, he said.

He further stated that he immediately alerted the school authorities, who said they would call the police and other security agencies to prevent killing.

“But two hours after I called, the police or any other security agencies have not arrived at the scene, but the students have managed to respond and push the herdsmen back. Unfortunately, we lost Shedrach Kums, even though he was amongst those who responded to the attack and tried to keep other students safe”, he lamented.