Plateau State Government Orders 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North LGA Following Deadly Attack
The Plateau State Ministry of Information and Communication has announced the imposition of a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a tragic security incident in the Anguwan Rukuba area that resulted in loss of lives and multiple injuries.
According to the government, the curfew takes immediate effect from midnight of March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026. The directive was issued in response to escalating tensions after gunmen reportedly attacked residents around the Anguwan Rukuba junction on Sunday evening.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers came on a bike shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
“They just rode past and started shooting sporadically. People were running in different directions,” a resident who spoke anonymously revealed.
Several people are feared dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuriesIn the aftermath, angry youths reportedly blocked major roads within the community, raising fears of further unrest.
As of the time of filing this report, the Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Bassey Ewah, and the Police Public Relations Officer had yet to officially confirm details of the incident.
The state government, under the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked.” Authorities assured residents that security agencies are working to apprehend those responsible and restore calm.
Residents have been advised to comply fully with the curfew and cooperate with security agencies to ensure safety and prevent further escalation of violence.
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