Christians should leave Jos — Zuby Michael sparks backlash after Palm Sunday killings

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu

Christians should leave Jos — Zuby Michael sparks backlash after Palm Sunday killings

Nollywood actor Zuby Michael has come under heavy criticism after urging Christians to leave Jos in the wake of a deadly attack that shook parts of the city on Palm Sunday.

The actor made the remark while reacting to reports of a violent assault in the Angwan Rukuba area, where dozens were said to have lost their lives.

Posting on Instagram, he wrote, “Christians should leave Jos,” a statement that quickly drew widespread attention and divided opinions.

He went on to add that those responsible for the violence would not go unpunished, noting that nemesis would eventually catch up with them. However, many Nigerians disagreed with his initial call, arguing that relocation is neither realistic nor a lasting solution.

A number of social media users challenged the idea directly. One commenter, Jerryluck, wrote, “Leave their ancestral land and go where?

If it was happening in our Igbo land, would you advise we leave to the west or north? Christian communities should simply help them fight back. They need resources and support to fight back.”

Others pointed to the deep roots many residents have in the city. Riyanxeally noted, “Thank you, Eze, for always speaking loudly, but most of the people there have built everything in Jos. Where will they start from again? The government needs to do better.”

There were also firm declarations from those unwilling to consider leaving. RechealJoseph stated, “We will never leave our God-given land for anyone. We shall overcome whatsoever the enemies have planned in Jesus’ name.”

Weighing in on the broader context, Ifemeludike argued that the situation should not be reduced to religion alone, saying,

“For what naw? Plateau originally is a Christian state. This is not even about religion but about the people being brave enough to push back bullies and terrorists and demand a proactive government. Most importantly, to vote for the right leaders.”

Another user, Ndagima Adu, called for unity beyond ethnic and religious lines, adding, “The day we take religion and tribalism aside, we will start to see changes. We need to wake up and take our country back from bad government.”

The incident and the reactions that followed have once again drawn attention to the fragile security situation in Plateau State, with many insisting that the focus should be on effective governance and protection of lives rather than displacement of affected communities.

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