A woman from Plateau State, identified as Lisa Stephens, has narrated her experience during a violent attack on her household in a documentary produced by Channel 4 News, which is currently gaining attention online.
The documentary, titled “Investigating a Village of Widows in Nigeria Amid Fears of a ‘Christian Genocide’,” explores the devastating impact of recurring violence on communities in parts of Nigeria.
Speaking in the film, Stephens recounted how suspected gunmen invaded her home in the dead of night. According to her, the attackers forced entry after damaging the door.
“I was asleep when we suddenly heard gunshots,” she said. “I tried to wake my husband, but he didn’t respond. My baby was breastfeeding at the time, and everything happened so fast.”
She explained that the assailants eventually gained access after breaking through the door.
“They struggled with the door at first. When it didn’t open, they cut through it and found the latch,” she added. “They came inside and met me with my baby.”
Stephens further described how the attackers turned violent after entering the house.
“They took my baby from me, and then they attacked my husband. It all happened right in front of me,” she said.
The incident she described is linked to an attack that occurred on March 29 in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The assault, which coincided with Palm Sunday, reportedly involved armed men arriving on motorcycles and in vehicles.
Witnesses said the attackers opened fire on residents in a busy area, causing panic and chaos. The neighbourhood, located near the city of Jos, is known to have a largely Christian population.
Casualty figures from the incident vary, with reports indicating that between 20 and 30 people were killed, including women and children.
Authorities in Plateau State have since taken steps to address the violence, including initiating legal action against suspects connected to the killings.
