The persistent cycle of violence in Jos is incredibly complex, rooted in a tangled web of historical land disputes, long-standing ethnic grievances, and the politicization of indigeneity versus settler status. These tensions are often exacerbated by economic desperation and the failure of the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable, which fuels a cycle of reprisal that never seems to reach a closure point. A truly radical approach would require the government to move beyond temporary security deployments and finally address the underlying socioeconomic marginalization through sincere, grassroots community mediation that prioritizes justice over political interests. Lasting peace will only be possible when the state demonstrates the political will to prosecute those responsible for violence regardless of their background, thereby breaking the prevailing culture of impunity.