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Authorities of the University of Jos have closed the institution indefinitely.

The closure followed the continuation of the students protest on Tuesday, which they started on Monday.

The students had embarked on a peaceful protest to demand a reduction in school fees and the abolition of development and other levies.

The protest took a more dangerous turn on Tuesday as the students blocked a major highway, preventing motorists from passing in front the campus.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youths and Students Matters, Mr. Jude Imagwe, has called for restraints on both sides.

In a statement by the university's Registrar, Mr. Jilli Dandam, in Jos on Tuesday, the school said the directive was to stave off further protest and to protect lives and property in the school.

The students were also asked to vacate their halls of residence before 2pm.

The statement read, "On Monday November 24, the students of the University of Jos embarked on peaceful demonstration against certain issues.

"Management met and issued a release, assuring the students and the university community that some of the issues raised by the students were nothing but mere rumours that had no basis. However certain steps were taken to address all the grievances including shifting the second semester examination by one week and the setting up of a committee to look into other issues.

"This morning, Tuesday, November 25, the students mobilised themselves and blocked the Bauchi Road and set tyres on fire.

"In order to avoid further escalation of the situation, the management met this morning and decided that the school be closed down until further notice. Students are therefore directed to vacate their hostels on or before 2pm."