Further details from violence in Jos, Northern Nigeria
Susan Essam from the Archbishop’s Office reports:
Greetings from all in Jos.
Thank you again so very much indeed for your prayers, your messages, your love and concern. A few facts and figures may help your prayers. (We have still to finish our own compilation of details)
1. The Governor of Plateau State has stated very clearly that no Muslim was killed in a mosque in Jos. Please pray against the adverse effects of untrue propoganda in the international press.
2. Amonst the several hundred people arrested are many foreign muslim mercenaries who were well armed. NB These have killed both Christians and Muslims because, being aliens, they do not know who is who.
3. Government figures last night gave nearly 26,000 displaced persons in 20 camps across the city. This number does not of course include the many homeless who are being cared for by family and friends.
4. The State authorities have begin to get some relief to these persons but the task is big and the need for water, food and medicine is becoming urgent.
5. The State authorities have also begun to clear corpses and debris from the streets.
6. Many people have started to go out and look for food etc. but with no banks and little movement into the bity both cash and supplies are tight.
7. The situation is therefore easing in one sense but there is still the very real possibiilty of further violence. Please pray that God will wash away anger, rage, retaliation and lust for bloodshed.
God bless and keep you.
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