Three days of Muslim-Christian clashes in the Nigerian city of Jos have left around 300 people dead, clerics and a paramedic said Tuesday, as troops were deployed to control the unrest.
Authorities placed the central city under a 24-hour curfew amid reports of continuing armed clashes, with terrified residents saying they could hear gunshots and smoke was billowing from parts of the Plateau State capital.
Nigeria’s Vice President Goodluck Jonathan sent in troops and ordered security chiefs to “proceed to Jos immediately to assess the situation and advise on further steps,” his office said.
All flights to the city were suspended, aviation sources said.
Prayers for Jos and for Bishop Ben Kwashi and the churches there.
Albany sent a small exploratory mission group to Jos this past May. The Christians there are very strong and joyful in their faith. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them.