Plateau state capital,Jos is currently stricken with tension as Igbo traders have allegedly closed shops for fear of a reprisal attacks from Hausa residents following news of a clash between Hausa community and some youths in Rivers state on Thursday.

The reports say there was pandemonium on Ahmadu Bello Way on Thursday evening over a rumour that a reprisal attack against non-northerners had started.

Particularly at Choba Junction, a resident claims both Hausa and Igbo youths are stoning each other.

More details to follow…