Case No. #1407
Case of Periodic Spatial Contraction, Accompanying Object Disappearance, Acoustic Attenuation, and Temporal Perception Distortion in Jos Plateau, Nigeria
Summary
On the night of October 15, 2023, a peculiar phenomenon of periodic spatial contraction occurred around a specific rock formation in the Shere Hills area of the Jos Plateau, central Nigeria. The observed spatial distortion refracted ambient light and absorbed sound, and also caused parts of objects to momentarily disappear upon contact. This phenomenon aligns with local legends of a "rock that devours," prompting authorities to initiate long-term monitoring and investigation. Precise measurements indicate the phenomenon lasts for several hours, repeating a cycle of returning to normal spatial conditions.
Details
Around 01:30 on October 15, 2023, in an isolated pasture on the Jos Plateau, shepherd Abdul Hassan (47) witnessed several of his sheep suddenly vanish upon touching the side of a rock formation known as "Black Jaw." Initially, he attributed it to visual fatigue or hallucination, but immediately after, strange bleating arose from the flock, and the surrounding vegetation appeared to warp and shimmer. Hassan, terrified, promptly left the scene and reported the incident to the authorities the following morning.
Initial investigations suspected a mere optical phenomenon or temporary topographic change due to a landslide. However, interviews with local residents revealed that similar phenomena had been reported in the past. "Black Jaw" had long been known as a place where objects disappeared or time flowed strangely at certain hours. The diary of 19th-century British explorer John Holland also contains an entry from May 22, 1888, describing a compass malfunctioning and a horse temporarily appearing to be absorbed into the rock face near this formation.
Authorities commenced a full-scale investigation on October 20, 2023, by installing surveillance cameras and high-precision spatial measurement devices at the site. On October 23, at 03:45, the phenomenon recurred. Surveillance footage captured the space within approximately 10 meters of the rock formation distorting as if agitated by a massive, colorless fluid. Simultaneously, acoustic sensors recorded a complete attenuation of ambient environmental sounds, with only noise in specific frequency bands. When a small drone launched by local researchers entered the phenomenon's range, the aircraft violently shook, a part of it visually vanished, and it subsequently crashed out of control.
The recovered drone wreckage showed physical damage, alongside extreme localized embrittlement of the aircraft's material. However, parts of the wreckage found further from the impact site exhibited no such anomalies. Data from the spatial measurement device suggested that the space within the affected area temporarily contracted by up to 15% during the phenomenon. However, the mechanism by which this contraction leads to object disappearance or acoustic attenuation, and where the vanished objects go, remains unknown.
The phenomenon consistently occurs during the night and early morning, with durations ranging from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 3 hours and 12 minutes. After the contraction ends, the space returns to its original state, accompanied by faint electromagnetic noise and low-frequency vibrations. This suggests a process where the contracted space is somehow "released." However, whether this "release" is a normal spatial restoration or a reappearance after transition to another dimension cannot be definitively stated.
Authorities have concluded that this phenomenon is not merely a spatial distortion but a more complex deviation from physical laws. In particular, the partial disappearance of objects and the alteration of temporal perception fall into a realm currently inexplicable by science. Precise measurements of time flow within the affected space during the phenomenon were attempted, but reliable data could not be obtained due to equipment malfunction. This incident holds the potential to fundamentally challenge current scientific understanding.
Timeline
- October 15, 2023, around 01:30Shepherd Abdul Hassan witnesses sheep vanishing and spatial distortion.
- October 16, 2023Hassan reports the incident to local authorities; initial investigation begins.
- October 20, 2023Authorities install surveillance cameras and measuring devices; full investigation commences.
- October 23, 2023, 03:45Phenomenon recurs; drone enters, partially vanishes, and crashes.
- October 24, 2023Recovered drone wreckage shows extreme embrittlement in parts.
- November 5, 2023Spatial measurement data estimates a maximum of 15% spatial contraction.
Witness Testimony
Shepherd Abdul HassanThat rock is alive. The sheep were sucked in and vanished. Never go near it at night.
Local Resident B (Anonymous)My grandfather used to say that when he passed by that rock, time seemed to stop. His watch would go crazy.
Investigator C (Anonymous)The moment the drone vanished, it was like the footage paused. Then it was instantly wreckage. It's beyond comprehension.
Kyu's Analysis
Spatial contraction causing object disappearance. This physical phenomenon violates known laws. Continued tracking is essential.
