University of Jos authorities on Friday ordered the immediate closure of all hostels on its premises. The decision was reached after the Manangment held a meeting with the University’s Dean of Students Affairs, Chief Security Officer, President, Students Union Government (SUG), Speaker of Parliament and External Security Agencies. The meeting, which was held on Friday, deliberated on a Security Report regarding security threat to the University Staff, Students and properties. “As a result of this, soft targets like the Hostels are in great danger,” a statement signed by University spokesman, Abdullahi Abdullahi, said. “In the light of the above, the Hostels are to be closed with immediate effect.