The Digest:
Angry women in the Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North LGA, took to the streets on Tuesday carrying leaves and chanting songs to stop the planned mass burial of Palm Sunday attack victims. The protesters, joined by some youths, locked the entrance of the church where the mass burial was scheduled. They are demanding the unconditional release of three youths arrested by military authorities in connection with investigations into the killings that claimed over 28 lives. Youth leaders intervened to calm the situation.
Key Points:
- The protest delayed the burial of victims of the deadly Palm Sunday attack.
- Families refuse to bury their dead until the arrested youths are freed.
- Military authorities have not commented on the arrests or demands.
- President Tinubu had visited Plateau and ordered the installation of 5,000 AI cameras.
- Governor Mutfwang has vowed justice and refused to bow to "blackmail of terror."
