The Plateau State Government has announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba that left several people dead and others injured.
The restriction, which began at midnight on March 29 and is expected to last until April 1, 2026, was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap.
According to the government, the curfew became necessary after a “tragic security incident” in the Gari Ya Waye area of Angwan Rukuba on Sunday, which resulted in casualties and heightened tension across the community.
“The Plateau State Government, in conjunction with security agencies, wishes to inform the general public of the imposition of a 48-hour curfew within Jos North Local Government Area with immediate effect,” the statement read.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” while assuring residents that security agencies have been deployed to restore peace and track down those responsible.
Mutfwang reaffirmed that his administration remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, stressing that “all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face the full wrath of the law.”
Residents have been advised to remain calm and comply fully with the curfew, while also assisting security agencies with credible information that could aid ongoing investigations.
Authorities warned that movement within the affected local government area would be strictly limited throughout the duration of the curfew, with exceptions made only for essential services.
The development has further heightened concerns over insecurity in parts of Jos, as residents continue to call for stronger and sustained efforts to prevent further attacks and restore lasting peace.
Plateau State, like several other states in Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions, has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups in recent times.
Earlier in March, gunmen suspected to be bandits reportedly killed 20 people in a separate attack in Jos, according to the Kanam Development Association.
The group said the attackers ambushed soldiers on routine patrol, leading to a gun battle.
“In the unfortunate exchange of gunfire that followed the ambush, our nation lost brave defenders who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty,” KADA said, adding that 12 security personnel and eight local residents who supported them were killed.
The attackers were also reported to have invaded a nearby community, making away with property, including livestock.
“This further compounds the suffering of already vulnerable rural communities,” KADA added, noting that communities in the area have faced repeated attacks and kidnappings in recent years.
Nigeria continues to grapple with multiple security challenges, including insurgency and attacks by armed groups, which have put pressure on security forces across different regions.
