Jibrin Mamman Jiya Vatsa, APC supporters on Saturday attacked and set fire on a campaign bus branded with President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters at Zololo junction, Bauchi road in Jos, Jos north Local Government area of Plateau state. The bus was on fire at the time of filling this report. However, witnesses said the driver of the bus escaped unhurt. It is not clear what led to the attack. Police could not be immediately reached for comments. A witness whose car was also torched by the rampaging mob, said another Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-branded car was also set alight. The source, who only identified herself as Mrs. Rose, told Reporters that her Honda car was also smashed by the protesting youth. She said the road leading to the area was blocked by the rampaging youth, as they bashed other vehicles plying the route. According to her, the incident occurred in the presence of members of the Special Taskforce on Jos crisis STF, who could not help stop the action of the youth. The incident has generated tension within the state capital Jos, as residents rushed home for safety. Jibrin, remember that North of Jos is dominated by Hausa/Fulanis. These set of people have been killing Christians in Jos for a time being now.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:58:23 +0000
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