Mrs Favour Ayuba placed a cutlass inside the coffin of her son, Promise, during his burial in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The act followed the killing of the young man in a violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, a community that has experienced recurring ethnic and religious tensions. A video of the burial, which showed Ayuba weeping while handing the weapon into the casket, spread rapidly on social media, drawing both sympathy and concern. In the footage, she was heard telling her son to "avenge your death for me," a statement that has since ignited intense public debate.
The incident occurred amid heightened insecurity in parts of Plateau State, where clashes between communities have led to numerous fatalities over the years. Local sources confirmed the burial took place in the days following the attack, though an exact date was not provided. No arrests have been reported in connection with Promise's killing. Community leaders have called for calm, warning against actions that could escalate tensions further.
A mother placing a cutlass in her son's coffin speaks louder than any government statement on insecurity. Mrs Favour Ayuba's anguish reflects the collapse of trust in protection and justice in Plateau communities. When grief turns to calls for blood, it is not just a personal tragedy but a signal of systemic failure. This moment will not change policy, but it exposes how far official responses have fallen from reality.
