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"Residents took to the streets in the central Nigerian city of Jos on Monday, protesting a wave of deadly attacks that left dozens dead and sparked fears of further violence in the volatile Plateau state. Footage showed crowds gathering, blocking roads and chanting, as tensions remained high despite a heavy security presence. “I lost so many people. I lost a boy," said Rehila Adamu, a relative of one of the victims. "The government are not trying, I swear to God," she added. The unrest followed an attack by suspected gunmen on Sunday evening in Ungwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area, where armed men reportedly opened fire on residents, leaving at least 30 people dead. Another resident, Timothy Ogaha, described how his brother was shot while trying to escape. “He was at the front of the shop when the thing happened, but he tried, he managed to escape, but he was affected with a bullet on the neck. We rushed him to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).” Community youth leader Jame Bako said dozens had been affected. "More than twenty, perhaps thirty - apart from those who are lying in the hospital [with] grave injury. Now is not easy. We as leaders try to console those people and also support the security agencies, the police, military, to see that we can calm the situation, and not allow escalation of life or violence in general." Authorities have imposed a 48-hour curfew in parts of Jos North to restore order and prevent further clashes. Plateau state governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang said an investigation had been launched and pledged that those responsible would be brought to justice, as security forces began operations to track down the attackers."
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