Unease in Jos community over demolition of newly constructed primary school

Tension has gripped Jos, the Plateau state capital, following the demolition of a newly constructed primary school in the Fillin Sukuwa community of Jos North Local Council of the state.

An appeal filed in October this year on the matter was dismissed, rejecting the land ownership claim against the community. Chairman of Jos North local government Mr. John Kyohroh Christopher last week ordered the stoppage of the building, a decision the communities disagreed with.
 
Recounting the incident, a local security guard, Shuai’bu Dauda said: “I was suddenly attacked and tied up with ropes around midnight. My attackers, who masked their faces, told me that they were there to demolish the community primary school.
 
“After tying me up, they bundled me into one of the classrooms. They warned me that if I cooperated, they would finish their work and leave, but if I resisted, they would deal with me decisively. 
 
“They demolished the building and left. I was later rescued by police officers after personnel from a nearby clinic reported the incident,” he said.
The secretary of the communities, Idris Adam, condemned the incident as “unfortunate and uncalled for.

“We were taken by surprise by this dastardly act. After investing huge amounts of money, this is what was done against us. It was a deliberate attempt to create trouble – a calculated plan by the culprits to achieve their objectives. We are calling on security agencies to take action and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators,” he said.