The sole survivor of the deadly commercial bus attack in Kuru community recounts the terrifying moments that changed his life forever
In what can only be described as a miracle, Nasiru Garba cheated death when armed gunmen ambushed a commercial bus in the Kuru community of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State — an attack that claimed the lives of every other passenger on board.
Nasiru, the only person to make it out alive, has now broken his silence, sharing the chilling details of how quick thinking and sheer instinct saved him from the fate that befell his fellow travellers.
The Moment Everything Changed
By his own account, it was the sound of the first gunshot that triggered his survival instinct.
“Immediately I heard the gunshots, I bent down,” Nasiru recalled, describing the split-second decision that ultimately spared his life.
As the gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, chaos erupted. Bullets tore through the bus as passengers screamed. While others were caught in the deadly crossfire, Nasiru’s swift reaction to duck low gave him the cover he desperately needed in those terrifying moments.
A Community in Mourning
The attack, which took place in Kuru community in Jos South LGA, has sent shockwaves across Plateau State and beyond. The Kuru area, like many communities on the Plateau, has endured its share of violence over the years — but attacks on commercial buses carrying ordinary Nigerians going about their daily lives represent a particularly cruel escalation.
For the families of the victims — traders, workers, and travellers simply trying to get from one place to another — the grief is immeasurable. Seats that were filled with living, breathing people on a routine journey became a scene of unimaginable tragedy.
Nasiru’s Testimony: A Survivor’s Burden
Surviving such an attack comes with its own weight. Nasiru now carries the memory of that day — the sound of gunfire, the screams, the silence that followed. His account is not just a personal testimony; it is a stark reminder of the insecurity that continues to plague communities across the North Central region.
His story raises urgent questions that many Nigerians are already asking:
– Who are these gunmen, and what is driving these attacks?
– Why are travellers on Nigerian roads still being targeted with such brazenness?
– What concrete steps are security agencies taking to protect lives in Plateau State?
Plateau State’s Ongoing Security Crisis
Plateau State has long been at the centre of Nigeria’s complex security challenges. From farmer-herder clashes to bandit attacks, communities in Jos South and surrounding areas have repeatedly cried out for protection. Yet attacks like this one — on a commercial bus carrying civilians — continue to occur with alarming frequency.
Security analysts and community leaders have consistently called for more robust and proactive deployment of security forces along vulnerable routes, better intelligence gathering, and meaningful engagement with affected communities.
The Road Ahead
For Nasiru Garba, life after the attack will never be the same. But his survival — and his willingness to speak out — gives a human face to a crisis that too often gets reduced to statistics and press statements.
His words are simple, but they carry enormous weight: “Immediately I heard the gunshots, I bent down.”
One man bent down. One man lived. The rest is a tragedy that demands answers — and urgent action.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all the victims of this senseless attack. We call on relevant security agencies and the Plateau State Government to ensure justice is served and that such attacks are prevented in the future.
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