Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria: Were Christians the Target?
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
Gunmen opened fire in Jos on 29 March during Palm Sunday services, an attack that raises security concerns for religious gatherings in Nigeria's Plateau State. The incident may heighten pressure on state and federal authorities to strengthen protection of worship sites and could affect investor perceptions of security risks in the region.
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