Protests erupted in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Monday morning in response to ongoing attacks on indigenous communities by suspected Fulani militants.
Led by Christian leaders—including the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo—the demonstrators gathered at Fwavwei Junction, causing major traffic disruptions and leaving commuters stranded.
The protest follows a wave of deadly violence in the region, with more than 100 people reportedly killed in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas over the past two weeks.
“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 Gyang Dalyop, one of the demonstrators.
Another protester, Hannatu Philip, urged the government to act swiftly to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
Carrying placards with various messages, the protesters marched towards the Rayfield Government House to press home their demands for security and justice.
