At least twenty-seven people were killed in Jos, Nigeria on Palm Sunday.

Omissions

• The claim uses a higher death toll estimate from advocacy sources rather than the official police figure of 12 deaths. The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer confirmed 12 persons killed (10 men and 2 women). Christian advocacy groups reported higher figures of 20-30+ deaths. The Associated Press reported at least 20 dead. There were conflicting death tolls reported by different sources following the attack.

Sources

• SecondaryTruth NigeriaPlateau State Police confirmed 12 persons killed (10 men and 2 women) in the Jos Palm Sunday attack
• SecondaryCatholic World ReportAt least 11 people feared dead and several others injured following attack in Gari Ya Waye area of Jos
• SecondaryOpen Doors CanadaInitial media reports estimated deaths between 6 and 10 people, but exact numbers remain unconfirmed
• SecondaryThe New York TimesPalm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves At Least 12 Dead in Jos
• SecondaryPersecution.orgGunmen killed at least 30 people during Palm Sunday attack in Ungwan Rukuba, a community in Jos area