Plateau Government Imposes Curfew After Deadly Attack In Jos North Community

Plateau State Government has announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area after a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba area.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the curfew will begin at midnight on March 29 and remain in place until April 1, 2026.

The government said the move became necessary after a serious security breach in the community led to multiple deaths and left several other people injured.

The statement read, “Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, today, Sunday, 29th March 2026, resulting in the loss of lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

“‎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.”

Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” assuring residents that security agencies are already working to track down and arrest those behind it.

Earlier, residents who spoke with PUNCH said the attackers arrived on motorcycles on Sunday evening and opened fire on people in the area.

A resident, John Caleb, said, “We have been badly hit in Angwa by unknown gunmen. So far, six people have been confirmed dead, and several other casualties are at the Luna Hospital by New Road. It’s very unfortunate.”

Another resident, Janet Pam, described the incident as shocking and unusual, saying she first heard gunshots from inside her home but did not immediately suspect an attack.

She said, “I was in my house at Angwa Rukuba when I heard the first gunshot. At first, I ignored the sound, but when I heard it the second time. I came outside only to find out that it was gunmen on bikes shooting at people.

“They targeted those moving on the road and those selling by the roadside. Among those shot dead was my neighbour, who was returning from the evening church service

“So far, we have counted six persons who were killed during the incident. I have never seen anything like this before. This is pure terrorism.”

Pam added that the gunmen escaped on motorcycles before security personnel got to the scene.

The attack has reportedly thrown the community into fear, with many residents renewing calls for the government to strictly enforce the ban on commercial motorcycles across Jos and the Bukuru metropolis.

It was also gathered that some angry youths blocked the road in protest after the incident, but security operatives later restored order and dispersed them.

Plateau State has continued to face renewed violence in recent months, especially in rural communities and some parts of Jos North.

KanyiDaily recently reported how at least 20 security operatives and local vigilantes were reportedly killed after bandits attacked a joint patrol team in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.