Though the protesters were linking the discovery to fallout of the elections held last Saturday, but the deceased’s travail could not be linked to any political party as the body was found in a well without any injury on his body, raising controversies about his death.
However, when the youths gathered, the residents started saying “Anfara, Anfara” meaning “they have started crisis again.”
But the tension was immediately doused when security operatives swiftly arrived the area and took charge of the situation. Despite the fact that the found body could not be linked to any political violence, management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) promptly directed all students to vacate the university campus and go home for their safety in case the crisis escalated.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Plateau State command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mathias Terna Tyopev, said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the area was yet to brief him fully of the happening in the area.
He explained that security personnel have been deployed to the area to ensure law and order and disperse the crowd gathering to forestall a breakdown of peace. “Everything is calm and the place is under control,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Yakubu Dati, described the incident as a threat to the existing peace in the state. Dati appreciated the courage of the people to resist the “unprovoked action”.
Plateau is one of the states that are volatile and easily susceptible to violence.
You may be interested
Man City Suffer Double Injury Setbacks
Webby - November 2, 2024Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the fitness of John Stones and Ruben Dias following Saturday’s…
Former Flying Eagles Star Escapes Major Injury In Belgium
Webby - November 2, 2024Nigeria winger Yira Sor is expected to return to action after the international break, reports Completesports.com.Sor sustained an injury in…
Raphinha: I Decided To Remain At Barca To Prove Doubters Wrong
Webby - November 1, 2024Barcelona star Raphinha says his decision to remain with the club is meant to prove doubters wrong.Recall that the Brazilian…