RismadarVoice Reporters, March 30, 2026
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 which left several people dead, others injured.
The curfew, announced in a statement on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, took effect from midnight of March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026.
According to the government, the measure was taken in response to a “tragic security incident” at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, where gunmen reportedly opened fire on residents.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and assured residents that security agencies were working to apprehend those responsible.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants, who arrived on motorcycles, targeted passersby and roadside traders during the Sunday evening attack.
A resident, John Caleb, said at least six people had been confirmed dead, with several others receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Another resident, Janet Pam, recounted how she initially mistook the gunshots for something else before realizing that gunmen were attacking people in the area.
The attackers reportedly fled the scene before the arrival of security operatives, leaving the community in panic.
In the aftermath of the incident, some youths staged protests by blocking roads but were later dispersed by security personnel.
The latest attack adds to growing security concerns in Plateau State, which has witnessed recurring violence in recent months. Residents have continued to call for stronger security measures, including stricter enforcement of restrictions on commercial motorcycles within Jos and Bukuru metropolis.
Authorities say the curfew is part of efforts to restore calm and prevent further breakdown of law and order in the affected area.
