The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba community.
The curfew, which took effect from midnight on March 29, is expected to last until April 1, 2026, as authorities move to restore calm and prevent further violence.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the decision was prompted by a violent incident that claimed lives and left several others injured.
“Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba on Sunday, March 29, 2026, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to several persons, the state government, in collaboration with security agencies, has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area,” she said.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as senseless and unprovoked, while assuring residents that those responsible would be brought to justice.
“The government strongly condemns this barbaric and unprovoked act. Security agencies have been directed to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law,” the statement added.
Residents of the area recounted how gunmen reportedly invaded the community on motorcycles on Sunday evening, opening fire on people.
A resident, John Caleb, said the attack left multiple casualties.
“Our community has been thrown into mourning. At least six people have been confirmed dead, while several others are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital,” he said.
Another resident, Janet Pam, described the incident as shocking and terrifying.
“I initially thought the gunshots were something else, but when I stepped outside, I saw armed men on motorcycles shooting at people along the road.
They targeted traders and passersby,” she said.
She added that one of the victims was her neighbour, who had just returned from church.
“This is something I have never witnessed before. It has created fear across the community,” she lamented.
The attackers were said to have fled the scene before security personnel arrived, leaving residents in panic.
In the aftermath, some youths reportedly protested by blocking roads in the area but were later dispersed by security operatives.
Residents have called on the government to strengthen security measures, including enforcing restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations within Jos and its environs.
Plateau State has experienced a resurgence of violent attacks in recent times, with several communities grappling with killings, kidnappings, and displacement.
The latest incident adds to a series of attacks recorded in the state, including previous deadly assaults in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Kanam Local Government Areas, which have drawn widespread concern over the security situation.
