48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city

"People were here in the evening and unfortunately, wicked terrorists came and attacked our people. We have counted scores of people who are now dead and then so many others are also in the hospital receiving treatment."

— Paul Mancha , Activist

"The killings are barbaric and unprovoked."

— Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang , Politician

"At least three people were killed when a mob formed to go after the attackers."

— Nurudeen Hussaini Magaji , Other

"The attackers shot people at a joint. We are told that 12 people died on the spot."

— Mangalle Idris , Other

"27 people in total were killed between the shooting and the retaliatory violence."

— Kabiru Sani , Other

"We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate killings in Unguwan Rukuba. Such acts of violence, whether by unknown gunmen or through reprisal attacks, must be condemned in the strongest terms."

— Buhari Ibrahim Shehu , Activist

"Retaliation only deepens the crisis and leads to more loss of innocent lives. Let us choose peace over violence and unity over division."

— Buhari Ibrahim Shehu , Activist

"Barbaric and Unprovoked"

— Caleb Mutfwang , Politician