“How a Christian Saved My Life During Plateau Attack” — Muslim Survivor

A resident of Plateau State has recounted how a Christian man sheltered him during a deadly attack in Jos, highlighting an act of compassion amid violence that claimed dozens of lives.

Sa’idu Murtala, a trader from Filin Ball in Jos North, said he narrowly escaped death when gunmen stormed the Anguwan Rukuba area on Sunday evening, firing indiscriminately.

The Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, confirmed that 28 people were killed in the incident, which has heightened tensions in parts of the state.

Murtala, who sells garden eggs in the area, said he was attending to customers at about 7:30 p.m. when the shooting began.

“As soon as I turned back to my goods, I started hearing gunshots. People began running in different directions looking for safety,” he said.

He explained that in the chaos, a Christian resident opened his home and offered him shelter.

“He quickly brought me inside and hid me in his wife’s room. At that moment, I thought I would be killed because the situation outside was terrifying,” Murtala said.

According to him, the man provided food, reassured him throughout the night, and later contacted his family. Murtala’s father arrived the next day to take him home after the situation had calmed.

Murtala noted that the man was aware of his Muslim faith, as he had been doing business in the area regularly.

“I will never forget what he did for me,” he said, adding that the experience reinforced his belief that people should not be judged collectively by religion.

He also expressed concern over his friend, Hassan, a sugarcane seller who was with him earlier in the evening and remains missing.

Following the attack, authorities imposed a curfew in affected areas to restore order. Governor Mutfwang urged residents to remain calm and avoid reprisals, stating that security agencies are working to apprehend those responsible.