Plateau Deaths Rises As Protest Disrupts Burial

Plateau Deaths Rises As Protest Disrupts Burial

Tension spread across Angwan Rukuba in Plateau State after the death toll from a Palm Sunday attack climbed to 33.

The situation worsened when angry residents halted a mass burial at a church, demanding action over recent arrests linked to the violence.

The protest, led by women and youths, blocked access to the burial venue and stopped the ceremony from going ahead.

They insisted that three detained youths were innocent, claiming they were only trying to defend their community while the real attackers remained free.

Authorities confirmed that more victims died in hospital, pushing the casualty figure higher.

Government officials said efforts were ongoing to uncover those behind the killings and restore calm, while urging residents to stay alert as investigations continue.

The unrest comes amid fresh violence in nearby areas, including the killing of a university student in Riyom.

Community leaders and officials have called for a thorough probe and justice for victims, warning that lasting peace depends on holding perpetrators accountable.