01/04/2026
“A Christian Hid Me in His Wife’s Room” Muslim Survivor Recounts Escape from Plateau Attack
Jos, Plateau State In the midst of chaos and violence, a powerful story of humanity and courage has emerged from the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area.
Sa’idu Murtala, a garden egg seller, has recounted how a Christian man risked everything to save his life during a deadly attack that shook the area.
According to Sa’idu, the incident began on an otherwise normal evening. He had gone to visit a friend in the neighborhood and was waiting for him to close his business so they could return home together.
> “I asked him when he would close so we could leave,” Sa’idu said. “He told me around 7:30 pm, but later said we should wait until 9:30 pm to make more sales.”
While waiting, Sa’idu stepped out briefly. As the night progressed, the atmosphere suddenly turned tense.
> “We started hearing gunshots,” he recalled. “When we looked, we saw security operatives anti-drug officers wearing uniforms. Within seconds, they began shooting indiscriminately.”
Panic spread quickly. People ran in all directions for safety.
> “Everyone fled. The security forces opened fire on anyone in sight. I was hit in the leg and seriously injured,” he said.
As the situation escalated, the attackers reportedly withdrew. However, the violence took a dangerous turn.
> “After that, some youths in Angwan Rukuba began targeting Hausas and Muslims, seeking revenge,” Sa’idu explained.
In the middle of the chaos, help came from an unexpected place.
> “A Christian man took me into his house and hid me in his wife’s room,” he said.
But the danger was far from over. Someone who knew Sa’idu recognized him and attempted to expose him.
> “A man I used to help charge his phone saw where I was hidden. He came and said, ‘I know him he is a Muslim.’”
Despite the risk, the Christian man stood firm.
> “He went outside to confront him. After some time, he came back and told me, ‘Calm down, nothing will happen to you.’”
The man and his family went further to ensure Sa’idu’s safety.
> “They gave me food, took my father’s phone number, and called him to inform him I was safe,” Sa’idu said.
They then made a careful plan for his escape.
> “He said we should wait until late at night when the situation was calmer. Then they contacted security personnel to es**rt me out.”
That plan worked.
> “They eventually brought security officers who took me to safety. By the grace of God, I survived.”
A Story Beyond Division
Sa’idu’s story stands as a powerful reminder that even in times of division and violence, humanity can prevail over hatred. His survival was not just luck but the result of courage, compassion, and the willingness of one man to protect another, regardless of religion.
> “I am alive today because someone chose humanity over hatred,” Sa’idu said.
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