The violence occurred around 8 p.m. on Sunday at a
popular bar in the Angwan Rukuba community within Jos North LGA.
The assault resulted in the deaths of at least 22 residents,
while several others sustained injuries and were transported to nearby medical
facilities for treatment.
In the immediate aftermath, the Plateau state government
imposed a 48-hour curfew across Jos North.
Among the prominent voices responding to the tragedy was
Jos-born rapper Ice Prince, who reflected on the community’s enduring pain.
“Since 2001, Jos, Jos, Jos. My people have suffered too much
tbh… Thoughts and prayers,” he wrote.
Actor and activist Mr. Macaroni directed his
frustration at the federal government, criticising what he called a lack of
accountability from the presidency.
In a series of posts on X, he expressed disbelief over the
absence of a presidential address.
“Zero accountability, zero responsibility!!! I cannot for
the life of me understand how 40 Nigerians have been confirmed dead in Jos and
the President does not deem it necessary to address the people!! We are talking
about 40 human beings!!! Hello???” he wrote.
In another post on X, he escalated his criticism at
President Bola Tinubu, calling the administration’s response “incompetent”.
“President @officialABAT is running the Most Useless
Government in the history of Useless Governments!!! How many more Nigerians
have to die due to this abysmal level of incompetence? Nigerians wake up
everyday to lament one tragedy of the other. Unbearably heart-wrenching!!!”
he wrote.
Singer Peter Okoye also expressed grief over the incident.
“My heart is heavy… My prayers are with my people in Jos,”
he wrote.
In contrast, gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey offered prayers
for hope and divine protection.
“Jos! You shall not be broken. The forces of evil in our
nation shall never prevail. We shall see their end. It is well with you, Jos.
Let there be light!” he wrote.
Jerry Eze, lead pastor of Streams of Joy International, also
reacted, praying against violence.
“JOS — JESUS OUR SAVIOUR! The mercy of El-Roi has prevailed!
May the wickedness of the wicked perish with them!!!” he wrote.
Isaac Fayose, the brother of the former Ekiti governor, says
his wife is battling cancer.
A night of worship and quiet reflection turned into horror on Palm Sunday when suspected gunmen invaded the Gari Ya Waye area of Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, killing more than 20 residents and injuring several others.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its challenges.
A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has strongly condemned the recent killing of Christians in Plateau State and urged the Nigerian government to immediately bolster security measures to protect worshippers, warning that failure to act could harm diplomatic ties with the US.
Hon. Dr. Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas has officially resigned from his position as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), where he represented the North-East Zone.
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in Nigeria.
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The Kebbi State Government has directed all political appointees planning to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before Tuesday, March 31, 2026.