Curfew Imposed in Jos North After Deadly Attack on Community

Several people are feared dead following an attack by suspected terrorists on Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, March 29.

Residents reported that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, opened fire on youths in the area, killing an unspecified number before fleeing the scene.

In response to the incident, aggrieved youths reportedly blocked major roads within the community, heightening tensions and raising concerns about possible unrest.

The state government has since imposed a 48-hour curfew across Jos North Local Government Area to restore calm. The directive was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, who condemned the attack as senseless and unprovoked.

The curfew, which took effect from midnight on Sunday, will remain in place until April 1, 2026. Authorities say the measure is aimed at preventing further breakdown of law and order while security agencies pursue those responsible.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang assured residents that security personnel have been deployed to stabilise the situation and safeguard lives and property. He also urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by sharing useful information.

The incident has also affected academic activities at the University of Jos, which announced the postponement of examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31 due to safety concerns.

The attack comes just weeks after a separate incident in the state, where over 20 security personnel and vigilantes were reportedly killed in an ambush in Kanam Local Government Area, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the region.