The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident that claimed several lives and left many others injured.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, has heightened tensions in the area and prompted swift action by authorities.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government announced that the curfew takes immediate effect from midnight of March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026.
The government, led by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a “barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens.”
Authorities assured residents that security agencies have been mobilised to restore order, track down those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice.
Residents have been urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate with security operatives by providing credible information that could aid ongoing investigations.
The curfew is expected to restrict movement across Jos North as part of efforts to prevent further violence and stabilise the area.
Daily Nigerian
