The constant persecution of christians in the northern part of Nigeria seems unabating as an unnamed muslim group has threatened violence by promising to bomb Jos at Christmas.
In a recently released letter, the group made bold their threat to bomb places of worship/merriment. The letter states thus: "We the entire muslims of Plateau State, will never give up until we have our rights, we will use your boys to destroy you. Nothing can stop us from bombing these areas before December 26, 2011". The letter of which was signed by one Idris Musa, named the targeted places to include Archbishop Court, ECWA churches, West of Mines, Civil Service Club, Lamed Pharmacy, Living Faith Church, Saminaka Viewing Centre, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Alheri, and St. Mulumba Church, Alheri. Others include Melody Guest House, El-Kasim Guest House, Rukuba Road, Kowa Guest House, among others.
The Special Task Force (STF) on Jos crisis known as Operation Safe Haven has placed its men on red alert following the fresh threat of violence by the unnamed muslim group.
In a statement by the STF Media Officer, Captain Charles Ekeoha, he advised residents not to take seriously the threat, as the intension of the unnamed group was just to create panic. “I am assuring you that this Christmas will be the freest and most peaceful the residents will celebrate in recent times. We gave the same assurance during the Sallah celebrations and I am repeating the same assurance now.
“I know there are apprehensions and it’s written all over the faces of people. But they should not be afraid and allow some misguided people to spoil their day. We are equal to the task,” he assured.
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