Jos Crisis Was Like A War Zone — Churches And Mosques Shared Weapons Says Ice Prince

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Nigerian rapper and songwriter Panshak Zamani, famously known as Ice Prince, has shared vivid memories of the 2001 Jos Crisis, describing it as terrifying and intensely violent.

Speaking on a recent episode of Echoo Room, hosted by actor Teddy A, the Aboki hitmaker recounted his experiences as a young boy living through the unrest, noting that the events remain painfully etched in his memory.

Ice Prince alleged that religious institutions directly contributed to the chaos, claiming that both churches and mosques distributed firearms during the conflict, effectively turning Jos into a battleground.

According to him, the violence created horrific scenes throughout the city, with dismembered body parts scattered in the streets as clashes continued.

He also expressed frustration that despite the crisis’s severity, it received very little media coverage, leaving much of the violence unreported and undocumented.

Describing the experience as akin to a full-scale war, Ice Prince reflected on the lasting trauma it left on residents who witnessed the events.

“Anyone who knows about the Jos Crisis will tell you I’m not exaggerating. I was still young, but it was real. Churches were sharing guns, mosques were sharing guns. It wasn’t child’s play — it was a full-blown war,” he said.

He added: “You would see heads on the ground, legs on the ground, things like that. Yet, it was hardly reported.”