Release Of Plateau Youths Arrested By Army Sparks Jubilation

Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) stand guard in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. Twelve checkpoints manned by the Nigerian army control the various entrances to Monguno. Monguno’s huge fortifications have kept the garrison town mostly secure even as northeastern Nigeria has seen a recent surge in attacks on military bases by jihadists fighting a grinding 16 year war. Fighting in Borno may have eased since the conflict’s highpoint in 2015 as jihadists have been forced back. But militants from Islamic State West Africa Province or rival Boko Haram have attacked or temporarily overrun a dozen military bases since the start of the year. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)   There was wild jubilation at the ECWA Church in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, following the release of three youths earlier detained in connection with the recent attack in the community. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); The youths, who were arrested by the army on Wednesday, days after the Sunday night attack, were reportedly picked up while sitting in front of their homes. Their return to the church brought relief to protesters and mourners, as they were formally presented to youth leaders at the premises.   Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); READ ALSO: Tension In Plateau As Death Toll Rises To 33 It was only after confirming their release that the aggrieved youths allowed the corpses of the victims to be moved out of the church for burial. The development helped to calm earlier tensions, paving the way for the continuation of funeral rites for those killed in the attack. Their return to the church brought relief to protesters and mourners, as they were formally presented to youth leaders at the premises.   Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); });   Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: funeral Killings Plateau release More Stories Protest Disrupts Funeral Of Plateau Attack Victims Anthony Joshua, Family, Well-Wishers Attend Ghami, Latif’s Funeral Prayer At London Mosque [PHOTOS] Chaos Feared As Body Of Odinga Heads Home /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

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