The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community.
The curfew, announced by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, will run from midnight on March 29 to April 1, 2026, according to an official statement on Sunday.
The government said the measure followed a “tragic security incident” at Gari Ya Waye in Angwan Rukuba, which resulted in multiple deaths and several injuries.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack as “barbaric and unprovoked,” assuring residents that security agencies were working to apprehend those responsible.
Eyewitnesses said gunmen riding motorcycles opened fire on residents and passersby on Sunday evening. A local resident reported that at least six people were killed, while others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
Another resident described the incident as unprecedented, stating that victims included individuals returning from church and roadside traders. The attackers reportedly fled before security operatives arrived.
The incident triggered panic in the community, with some youths staging protests by blocking roads before being dispersed by security personnel.
Authorities said the curfew was imposed in collaboration with security agencies to restore calm and prevent further violence.
Plateau State has witnessed a resurgence of attacks in recent months, particularly in rural communities and parts of Jos North. Recent incidents include an ambush in Kanam Local Government Area that reportedly left over 20 security operatives and vigilantes dead.
The government reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property while urging residents to comply with the curfew and cooperate with security agencies.
