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, that left several people dead and others injured.
The curfew, which takes immediate effect from midnight of March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026, was announced as part of emergency measures to restore order and prevent further escalation of violence in the area.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the government said the decision was taken in collaboration with security agencies after the “tragic security incident” that resulted in loss of lives and multiple injuries. Authorities have not yet released an official casualty figure, but confirmed that several victims are currently receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries.
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and assured residents that security forces have been mobilised to track down those responsible. The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice.
Announcing the directive, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, said the curfew was necessary to stabilise the situation and enable security agencies to conduct thorough operations in the affected communities.
Residents of Jos North have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding, while cooperating fully with security personnel. The government also called on members of the public to provide any useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.
