Following the unrest in Plateau State, the Adamawa State government has evacuated over 150 indigenes of Adamawa State studying at the University of Jos in Plateau State.
The students arrived at Yola, the Adamawa State capital at about 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Eleven buses were used to convey the students who were accompanied by heavy security personnel.
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Aloysius Babadoke received the students at the Adamawa State Secretariat Yola.
He said it was the responsibility of the government to ensure the safe return of the students.
The President of the National Union of Students, Jos Chapter, Titus Iliya, commended the swift action of the state government to evacuate them.
He narrated how they were already experiencing a shortage of basic amenities.
According to reports, the recent crisis in Jos has so far claimed the lives of four students.