The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48‑hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Sunday that left several residents dead and many others injured in the Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba.
The incident, which occurred late on Sunday night, triggered widespread tension across the city, prompting swift action from state authorities. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government condemned what it described as a “barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens.”
The curfew took effect from midnight on Sunday and will remain in force until April 1, 2026. Government officials say the measure is necessary to prevent further breakdown of law and order while security agencies work to track down the perpetrators.
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang assured residents that security operatives have been deployed to restore calm and protect lives and property. Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities by providing information that could aid ongoing investigations.