Protest Erupts at Funeral for Angwan Rukuba Attack Victims

A significant protest occurred during the funeral service for victims of a violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The unrest was triggered by the arrest of three youths by security agencies, who were alleged to have defended their community during the violence.

Eyewitness reports indicate that tensions escalated when community members, including women and youth, clashed with security operatives at the ECWA Gospel Church, the venue for the funeral service. Demonstrators carried placards demanding the release of the arrested youths, insisting they were not bandits but rather patriots defending their community.

The situation intensified as angry youth and women blocked the church entrance, preventing mourners from accessing the venue for a planned mass burial. Protesters voiced their fears, stating, "They will kill us if we capture boys," highlighting the community's distress.

The military intervened decisively, leading to the release of the three youths, which allowed the funeral service to proceed peacefully.