The Digest:
The death toll from the Palm Sunday attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State, has risen to 33, up from the initial 28. Victims were laid to rest on Tuesday after a protest by women and youths temporarily disrupted the funeral. Protesters demanded the release of three youths arrested by the military in connection with the attack. After the youths were released, the burial proceeded. Chief of Staff Jeremiah Satmak said the government is working to "unravel the motive behind these killings."
Key Points:
- Additional victims died in the hospital after the initial toll was recorded.
- Three arrested youths were released, sparking jubilation at the church.
- CAN chairman said: "There can be no peace without justice."
- The government assured families that plateau state news, efforts are ongoing to apprehend perpetrators.
- The protest briefly halted burial rites before the youths' release.
