Fresh killings in Plateau state has ignited fear and shattered the fragile peace in Jos, the state capital Students are now caught up in a crisis that is threatening to cause havoc in a city known for peace in the past.

While some students have been evacuated, others will remain at home as ordered by university authorities until calm is restored.

A report by The Punch newspaper indicates that fresh killings in Plateau sparked off violence despite the curfew imposed by the state government.

On its part, the University of Jos has suspended its scheduled exams while the school authorities called for calm.

Governor Lalong had earlier imposed a curfew in some parts of the state.