Plateau woman shares emotional story of family attack in documentary
A Nigerian woman, Lisa Stephens, from Plateau State, has recounted a traumatic attack on her family in a documentary by Channel 4. The film explores the impact of violence on communities in Nigeria, focusing on the experiences of widows and survivors. Stephens described how armed assailants broke into her home at night, leading to tragic consequences for her family. The documentary has sparked conversations online about ongoing violence in the region.
What happened
- Lisa Stephens shared her experience of an armed attack on her family in a Channel 4 documentary.
- She described how attackers broke into her house at night, using a knife to force open the door.
- Stephens recounted that her ten-month-old baby was killed and her husband was shot and stabbed by the assailants.
- The documentary highlights violence affecting predominantly Christian communities in Plateau State.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers wore camouflage and targeted a densely populated suburb near Jos.
