Jos Stands Still As Igbo Close Shops.
city of Jos and Bukuru
metropolis have been deserted
following the decision of Ndigbo
living in Plateau State to close
shops.
The decision was in solidarity
with the Christian Association of
Nigeria, CAN, which called for
statewide prayers 24 hours to
the touted quit order given to
Ndigbo living in the North by Arewa Youths.
Though the order was later
withdrawn, CAN had called for
fasting and prayers for the unity
of the country, ahead of the
country’s 57th Independent
anniversary.
The entire stretch of Ahmadu
Bello Way, the hub of
commercial activities in Jos and
adjoining areas of Terminus,
Muritala Mohammed Way,
Taraba Balewa, were all deserted as Igbo traders obeyed
the directive of the umbrella
Igbo Community Association to
stay away from their business
areas on Saturday.
Though there was no restriction
of movement, Most markets like
like Gada Biu, Satellite market,
Kugiya market, Bukuru and
Building Material along Bukuru
highway were under lock and key.
Residents were advised to
congregate in their local
churches and pray for the
country. Main church services
were however held at St. Jarlath
Catholic Church Bukuru and headquartsrs of the Church of
Christ in Nigeria, COCIN, in Jos.
There is however apprehensions
in town as residents move about
cautiously. The state
government had announced a
dusk to dawn curfew in the
wake of the clashes that occurred last week. It was
relaxed from 12 midnight to 6
am. It is not clear whether a 24
– hour curfew will be imposed
on Saturday as rumours are rife
that the state government is contemplating such measure to
stem any rise in violence.
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