Panic spread across the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community after the headless body of a middle-aged man was discovered on a farmland within the institution's premises. The body was found on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the permanent site of the university.
Student confirms discovery
A 300-level student of the university, Pius Atok, confirmed the discovery to Vanguard. "The body was found this morning on a farm around the university community. From what we gathered, the victim was neither a student nor a member of staff of the university," Mr Atok said.
University official provides details
A senior university official, who spoke to the publication off the record because they were not authorised to comment publicly, said preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was a farmer known in the area for regularly cultivating crops on the farmland. "The victim is neither a student nor a staff member of the university. He is known to people around the area because he usually comes there to farm. We believe he came very early this morning, as he normally does," the official said.
Nature of the attack
"What actually happened is still unclear, but from the nature of the attack, it appears those responsible came specifically to kill him and made away with his head." The official added that the victim's relatives had been contacted and arrangements were underway to evacuate the body.
University and police response
The source also said the university management was aware of the incident and would issue an official statement through its Information Directorate. The Plateau State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
