Plateau government impose 48-hour curfew following deadly attack that wiped many lives

The Plateau state governmenton Sunday, March 29, imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos north Local Government Area (LGA) following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community.

In a statement, the state commissioner for information and communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the curfew would take effect from Sunday midnight till Wednesday, April 1.

The government said the decision followed a tragic security incident in the area, which resulted in loss of lives and left several others injured.

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

“‎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 LGA with immediate effect.”

According to the statement, governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric and unprovoked, and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible.

Residents said gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles, shooting at passersby.

It was gathered that some youths, angered by the attack, blocked the road in the area, but were later dispersed by security operatives.

Plateau state has witnessed a resurgence of violent attacks in recent months, particularly in rural communities and parts of Jos north LGA.

The latest incident comes weeks after at least 20 security operatives and vigilantes were killed in an ambush by gunmen in Kanam LGA of the state.

Communities in Plateau and neighbouring states have also faced repeated attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling over the past few years, with residents frequently calling for improved security presence.

In 2025, coordinated attacks across several Plateau communities, including Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, left over 100 people dead and displaced thousands of residents.

Similarly, Christmas Eve attacks in 2023 in Plateau communities resulted in the killing of more than 140 villagers, drawing national and international condemnation.