Plateau Governor Mutfwang Defends Addressing Jos Crowd from Armoured Vehicle After Palm Sunday Attack That Killed 28
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has explained his decision to address grieving residents from an armoured personnel carrier (APC) during a condolence visit to Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area, following a deadly Palm Sunday attack that claimed at least 28 lives. The attack occurred on the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2026, around 8 p.m., when suspected gunmen on motorcycles and in a vehicle opened fire on people gathered in a busy street and market area in Angwan Rukuba, a predominantly Christian neighbourhood. Residents were returning from Palm Sunday church services when the assailants struck, killing men, women, and children indiscriminately and injuring several others. The death toll, initially reported lower by police, rose to 28 as more bodies were recovered and victims succumbed to injuries in hospitals.64c298 Governor Mutfwang visited the community the following day (Monday) amid heightened tension, with angry youths protesting and confront...