Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security breach in Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, resulted in the loss of many lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Announcing the development in a press statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, said the curfew takes immediate effect.
The statement reads in part: “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, commencing from 12 midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026.”
According to the government, the measure was necessary to restore order and prevent further breakdown of law and order following the incident.
The statement also said that the administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemned the attack on residents.
“The government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemns this barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” it said.
Residents were also urged to remain calm and assist security agencies with useful information.
“Citizens are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate fully with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations,” the statement added.
The state government further called on residents of the affected area to strictly comply with the curfew as security agencies work to restore peace.
