Angry residents took to the streets of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday morning to protest the continued killing of indigenous people by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militants.
The protest, led by Christian leaders including the Plateau State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, began at Fwavwei Junction. The demonstration caused major traffic gridlock and left many commuters stranded.
Protesters held placards with different messages as they marched towards the Rayfield Government House, demanding an end to the violence that has plagued their communities.
“We are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by gunmen in our communities. That’s why we have come out again to protest these happenings,” said one of the protesters, Gyang Dalyop.
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Another protester, Hannatu Philip, urged the government to take urgent action. “If the government does not act now, things could get worse. We are tired of living in fear,” she said.
The protest follows recent violent attacks that have left over 100 people dead in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas within the past two weeks.
Community leaders and residents are calling on both the state and federal governments to take stronger steps to protect lives and restore peace in Plateau State.