In a tragic turn of events, the only son of a widow was fatally shot by police this afternoon during a protest in Jos.
The incident occurred when tensions escalated between demonstrators and law enforcement officers.
Eyewitnesses report that the protest, initially peaceful, grew increasingly volatile as participants demanded justice for recent government actions. The police, attempting to disperse the crowd, allegedly used live ammunition, resulting in the fatal shooting of the young man.
The victim, identified as Aliu, was a 23-year-old university student and the sole provider for his widowed mother. Friends and family described him as a promising young man with dreams of a better future.
“My son was everything to me,” his grieving mother, Mrs. Muhammad, said. “He was my hope and strength. Now, I don’t know how I will continue.”
Local authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, community leaders are calling for calm and urging both sides to seek peaceful resolutions.
