In Jos, Nigeria, Christians Celebrate Easter in Fear

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

In Jos, Nigeria, Christians Celebrate Easter in Fear

Christians in Jos celebrated Easter in a climate of fear, one week after a deadly shooting that left around thirty dead. Churches were half-empty and streets deserted, with worshippers expressing concerns about security. A curfew is in place from 3 PM to 7 AM, and the army has deployed an additional 850 soldiers in the city.

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