Outdoor baptism service in muddy water near Jos, Nigeria

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Jos, Nigeria · Jul 5, 2026, 12:53 PM · 22.6k attention

A group of men are in a body of water, appearing to perform a baptism. One man in a white shirt is holding another man, who is submerged in the water, by the arms, as if to baptize him. Several other men stand around them, observing or assisting. The water is murky brown and shallow enough for the men to stand. The background consists of a grassy bank with trees and some distant buildings. The sky is overcast.

In Jos, Nigeria, a group of approximately ten individuals are standing in a shallow body of muddy water. The water appears to be a temporary flood or a large puddle, with a muddy bank in the foreground showing tire tracks. On the left side of the frame, a woman in a patterned dress and a young woman in a red top and striped pants are visible near the water's edge. Other individuals, mostly young men and a few young women, are dispersed throughout the water, some engaged in conversation and others simply standing. The background features green vegetation, several houses with corrugated roofs, and an overcast sky. The scene suggests a casual gathering or interaction occurring in a partially submerged urban or semi-urban environment.

The video shows a group of people gathered around a flooded area. In the foreground, there is lush green grass. The middle ground features a body of muddy water with some debris and vegetation. In the background, several people are standing in or near the water. One person is wearing a red shirt. Another group of four people are clustered together in the water. To the right, there are piles of white sacks and a structure that appears to be a shed or shelter. A small white truck is parked on a dirt path behind the people. In the far background, there are buildings and a tower with antennas. The sky is overcast. The overall scene depicts a somewhat undeveloped or rural area experiencing flooding.

A group of five people are standing in shallow, muddy water. The person closest to the camera on the left is wearing a green shirt and dark shorts, and is walking out of the water towards the left. In the center of the frame, three people, two women and one man, are standing in the water, facing towards the right. The woman in the foreground is wearing a red shirt and striped pants. The woman behind her is wearing a red shirt. The man is wearing a white t-shirt. On the right side of the frame, a man wearing a grey shirt and dark pants is standing in the water, facing towards the left. Further to the left, a woman in a purple shirt and yellow skirt is standing in the water, facing towards the right, her arms outstretched. The water is murky and brown, with debris visible on the surface and in the mud at the bottom. The background shows a green, grassy embankment and trees.

In a shallow, muddy body of water in Jos, Nigeria, a man in a striped blue shirt and dark shorts is baptizing a woman in a dark green dress, holding her arms as she is submerged. Behind them, two other men stand in the water, one in a white t-shirt and jeans, the other in a grey t-shirt. The background features a lush green embankment with trees and vegetation, and what appears to be some scattered litter. The water is murky and reflects the overcast sky.

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