Plateau, April 3, 2026
A cautious sense of normalcy is returning to Jos, the Plateau State capital, following days of tension, as the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State chapter, confirmed that Friday prayers were conducted peacefully across the city and surrounding communities.
The development, according to JNI, signals a gradual restoration of peace and stability in an area recently shaken by security concerns.
In a statement issued by its Secretary, Dr. Salim Musa Umar, the Islamic organization moved to dispel what it described as “misleading and dangerous narratives” circulating on social media, particularly regarding recent events and the treatment of victims.
JNI clarified that contrary to widespread claims, Muslim representatives were fully included in official engagements during President’s condolence visit. The group disclosed that four family representatives of the deceased were present at the airport to receive the President, debunking allegations that only Christian stakeholders were invited.
Describing such claims as “false and misleading,” the organization warned against the spread of divisive information capable of inflaming tensions.
The group also addressed reports concerning the victims of the recent violence, confirming that all four deceased persons were buried in accordance with Islamic rites at the Babale burial ground in the presence of their families.
The victims were identified as Abubakar Mustapha, 19; Ibrahim Haruna, 29; Bala Uba, 23; and an unidentified man believed to be about 30 years old.
JNI stressed that this clarification puts to rest rumors suggesting that the bodies had been abandoned at the Jos University Teaching Hospital mortuary.
In a broader call for spiritual intervention, JNI noted that special prayers for peace were successfully observed across all 17 local government areas of Plateau State, following directives issued to Imams earlier in the week.
Despite the improving situation, the organization acknowledged that isolated security breaches were recorded overnight in parts of Jos, including Dutse Uku, Tina Junction, and Rikkos.
However, it commended security agencies for their swift response, which helped restore calm in the affected areas.
JNI further confirmed its full participation in the President’s condolence visit, revealing that the Emir of Wase, who also chairs the JNI Plateau chapter, led a delegation comprising 20 members drawn from affiliated Islamic organizations.
While expressing optimism about the return of peace, the group urged Muslims and residents at large to remain calm, law-abiding, and supportive of government and security efforts.
It also issued a strong warning against the proliferation of unverified information, particularly on social media, cautioning that such actions risk deepening divisions and undermining peacebuilding efforts.
“Citizens must avoid sensational narratives and refrain from sharing unverified content capable of fanning the embers of hatred,” the statement read, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility.
JNI concluded with a call for unity and peaceful coexistence, urging communities to “preach peace, live peace, and promote harmony” as Jos continues on its path to recovery.
