Protests Erupt in Jos Over Renewed Killings in Plateau Communities
Protests broke out in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday morning following a wave of deadly attacks targeting indigenous residents by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militants.
Led by Christian leaders — including the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo — demonstrators gathered at Fwavwei Junction, blocking major roads and causing significant traffic disruptions that left commuters stranded.
The protest comes in response to a sharp escalation in violence across Plateau State, with over 100 residents reportedly killed in coordinated assaults on Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas within the last two weeks.
“We are not happy with the continuous killings in our communities. That’s why we are back on the streets — to protest this evil,” said Gyang Dalyop, one of the demonstrators.
Another protester, Hannatu Philip, urged the government to act swiftly to prevent the violence from spiraling further out of control.
Waving placards with various messages of outrage and appeal, the protesters marched toward the Rayfield Government House, calling for urgent intervention and lasting security measures.
