A spokesman of Boko Haram, who claimed to be Abul Qaqa, told newsmen via the telephone on Sunday that the group was behind the attack, which has been confirmed by the police, left six people dead.
Qaqa said: “We carried out the attack on COCIN church in Jos today (Sunday) and we did what we did as part of our resolve to avenge the killings and dehumanisation of Muslims in Jos in the last 10 years."
The Plateau State Police Command confirmed on Sunday that at least six people were killed in the bomb blast.
The command's spokesman, Samuel Dabai, confirmed the figure.
The Plateau State Governor, Chief Jonah Jang, has ordered the stepping up of security in the state due to the bombing.
Jang on Sunday directed security agencies to put in adequate measures to safeguard mosques and churches in particular.
He said at the scene of the explosions, which is where he also worships, as was first exclusively reported by News men Sunday: "We are doing everything to make sure that churches and mosques are protected from these attacks, the security offices and major buildings are also being protected.
"Everybody should go back home but I want to assure you all that we will maintain the peace that we have started enjoying."
Meanwhile, Funmi Peter-Omale, a friend of one of the victims of the bomb blast, Nenbam Grace Wambutda, posted the victim's photograph on her wall on a social network, Facebook.
Peter-Omale, who wished Wambudta a happy rest in the bosom of the Lord, posted her picture with her daughter (used as the display picture) on Sunday.
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