"There seems to be some calm this morning. There was serious fighting between some Christian boys and Soldiers around the Dogon Karfe area not too far from my house. From what I gathered, some people who were passing by the previous day were attacked by Hausa guys there while the security men looked the other way. So the boys mobilized and launched an attack on the area. In the Process, one Mopol was injured while two of the boys were killed after a fierce gun battle with the STF. I also understand some of the soldiers were actually disarmed but were not killed.
"As it is, there is a complete loss of confidence in the STF in Jos and the boys seem to have taken responsibility for their security and are prepared to dare the soldiers even without combatant experience. Only 2 days ago, a family drove through the Bauchi Ring Road on their way from Naraguta and were stopped for routine check by the soldiers. One of the soldiers asked if they are Christians and they were surprised at such question but they answered "Yes" all the same. They were asked to go but as soon as they made to move, one of the soldiers opened fire on their vehicle and the guy sitting in the back seat was hit in the eye and is currently on admission at JUTH. So you see, non of the soldiers can be trusted any more. There is no doubt that the STF is already infiltrated by religious bigots who see themselves in the Military as representing Islam...." S.
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