Plateau Government Imposes 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North After Deadly Attack
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident in Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, resulted in multiple fatalities, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the curfew takes immediate effect from 12:00 midnight on March 29 and will remain in force until April 1, 2026.
The government, under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric and unprovoked. Authorities assured residents that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.
Residents have been urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to support ongoing investigations.
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