48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
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Notable Quotes
"People were here in the evening and unfortunately, wicked terrorists came and attacked our people. We have counted scores of people who are now dead and then so many others are also in the hospital receiving treatment."
— Paul Mancha , Activist
"The killings are barbaric and unprovoked."
— Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang , Politician
"At least three people were killed when a mob formed to go after the attackers."
— Nurudeen Hussaini Magaji , Other
"The attackers shot people at a joint. We are told that 12 people died on the spot."
— Mangalle Idris , Other
"27 people in total were killed between the shooting and the retaliatory violence."
— Kabiru Sani , Other
"We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate killings in Unguwan Rukuba. Such acts of violence, whether by unknown gunmen or through reprisal attacks, must be condemned in the strongest terms."
— Buhari Ibrahim Shehu , Activist
"Retaliation only deepens the crisis and leads to more loss of innocent lives. Let us choose peace over violence and unity over division."
— Buhari Ibrahim Shehu , Activist
"Barbaric and Unprovoked"
— Caleb Mutfwang , Politician
Key People
The Interim Management Committee Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
Governor of Plateau state in Nigeria.
The Governor of Plateau State.
Deputy leader of Jos North local council who discussed the casualty toll.
A local youth leader who provided eyewitness accounts of the attack.
Plateau state Red Cross secretary who commented on the violence.
Chairperson of the youth council in Plateau state.
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The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
Gunmen killed at least a dozen people in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. A mob retaliated, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals. The violence is linked to ongoing land disputes between farmers and herders.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria condemned the recent attacks in Jos North Local Government Area, urging justice and restraint among the youth. The attacks resulted in innocent lives lost and injuries sustained by victims.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North, Plateau State, as 'barbaric and unprovoked.' A 48-hour curfew was imposed to restore peace and protect lives.
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