Plateau government imposes curfew after deadly Jos North attack
Three communities in Jos North Local Government Area have been hit by a deadly attack, prompting the Plateau State Government to impose a 48-hour curfew. The curfew, announced by Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, follows a tragic incident in Angwan Rukuba that left several people dead and others injured. Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the violence and assured residents that efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrators. Residents described scenes of panic as gunmen attacked on motorcycles, targeting people on the roads and by the roadside.
What happened
- The Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026.
- The curfew follows a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community on Sunday, 29th March 2026, resulting in loss of lives and injuries.
- Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the attack as “barbaric and unprovoked” and promised to bring the attackers to justice.
- Residents reported that gunmen arrived on motorcycles, shooting at passersby and roadside vendors, with at least six people confirmed dead.
- The incident caused panic, road blockades by youths, and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles in the area.
