Plateau Woman Shares Harrowing Family Attack Story

In a documentary titled "Investigating the Villages: A Widow in Nigeria," aired by Channel 4, Lisa Stephen from Plateau State shares her traumatic experience during an armed attack on her home. The incident occurred on March 29, coinciding with Palm Sunday, when gunmen targeted the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos, known for its predominantly Christian population.

The assailants arrived on motorcycles around 8 PM, opening fire indiscriminately in a popular gathering spot, leading to casualties estimated between 20 to 30, with reports indicating at least 24 fatalities, including men, women, and children. Lisa recounts the night of the attack, explaining how she attempted to wake her husband, who did not respond, and how she was forced to use a knife to cut through a latch to escape.

Tragically, her ten-month-old baby was seized and injured during the assault, while her husband was fatally wounded. The documentary highlights the ongoing violence and fear of genocide faced by Christian communities in Nigeria.