Youth Set Jonathan's Campaign Vehicle On Fire In Jos

Some angry youth on Saturday attacked and set fire on a
campaign bus branded with President Goodluck Jonathan’s
campaign posters at Zololo junction, Bauchi road in Jos, Jos
north Local Government area of Plateau state.
The bus was on fire at the time of filling this report. However,
witnesses said the driver of the bus escaped unhurt.
It is not clear what led to the attack. Police could not be
immediately reached for comments.
A witness whose car was also torched by the rampaging mob,
said another Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-branded car was
also set alight.
The source, who only identified herself as Mrs. Rose, told
PREMIUM TIMES that her Honda car was also smashed by
the protesting youth.
She said the road leading to the area was blocked by the
rampaging youth, as they bashed other vehicles plying the
route.
According to her, the incident occurred in the presence of
members of the Special Taskforce on Jos crisis STF, who
could not help stop the action of the youth.
The incident has generated tension within the state capital
Jos, as residents rushed home for safety.
The attack occurred as PDP supporters in the state converged
at the Hiapang Airport to receive the gubernatorial candidate
of the party, Gyang Pwajok, who was returning from Lagos
after receiving his flag last Thursday.