Humanitarian worker says at least 10 Christians killed; official toll yet to be released.
By Lawrence Zongo
JOS, Nigeria–At least 10 people have been confirmed dead following an attack on student-populated communities in Jos, Plateau State, on Sunday, according to a humanitarian worker.
Alex Barbir, who shared details in a video posted on his official social media platforms, stated that “10 Christians were killed on Palm Sunday.”
Today’s incident reportedly occurred in and around Angwa Rukuba, Eto Baba, and nearby student residential areas. Residents described scenes of panic as gunmen opened fire in the affected communities.
A resident of Angwa Rukuba told TruthNigeria, “They are Boko Haram, not Fulani. We don’t know how many were killed, but many died.”
However, a separate account from local sources indicated that attackers, described as Fulani militia, arrived on motorcycles, fired sporadically at residents, and retreated toward nearby mountainous areas after the assault. Casualties from this account include multiple deaths and injuries, though exact figures remain unverified.
Witnesses also reported sporadic gunfire at Angwa Rukuba Junction, where several casualties were recorded. Parts of the area were said to be on fire at the time of reporting.
Students living in Angwa Rukuba, Eto Baba, and the surrounding school environments have been advised by local sources to remain indoors and limit movement due to ongoing security concerns.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security agencies regarding the incident or the identity of the attackers.
Angwa Rukuba is a densely populated area in Jos, the capital of Plateau State in north-central Nigeria. The city and surrounding communities have experienced repeated attacks in recent years involving armed groups, including insurgents and bandits, with disputes over land, religion, and ethnicity often cited in previous incidents.
Today’s attack follows last year’s Palm Sunday attack that killed 54 people also in Plateau State. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It marks the beginning of the holiest of Christian holiday weeks that culminates on Easter Sunday.
