BREAKING: Plateau State Government Imposes 48-hour Curfew On Jos North

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident in the Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, resulted in multiple fatalities, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni, the government announced that the curfew takes immediate effect from midnight on March 29 and will remain in force until April 1, 2026.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and assured residents that decisive steps are being taken to restore order. He further stated that security operatives have been deployed to apprehend those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.

Residents of Jos North are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and comply fully with the curfew directive. The government also called on the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing investigations.