The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North after a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba left several people dead and others injured.

The curfew, which takes effect from midnight on March 29 and will run until April 1, 2026, was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap. Authorities said the measure was necessitated by a “tragic security incident” in the Gari Ya Waye community on Sunday that resulted in casualties and heightened tensions.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and assured residents that security agencies have been deployed to restore order and apprehend those responsible.

“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,” the statement said.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, noting that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Residents have been urged to remain calm, comply with the curfew, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to aid ongoing investigations. Movement within the affected area will be strictly restricted for the duration of the curfew, except for essential services.

The latest incident has intensified concerns over the security situation in parts of Jos, with residents calling for sustained efforts to prevent further violence and restore lasting peace.

Plateau State, like several others in Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions, has experienced a series of attacks by armed groups in recent months.

Earlier in March, suspected bandits reportedly killed at least 20 people and rustled cattle in a separate attack in the Jos area. According to the Kanam Development Association, the assailants ambushed security personnel on routine patrol, resulting in the deaths of 12 officers and eight local residents who had joined efforts to defend their communities.

The attackers later raided a nearby settlement, carting away property, including livestock—an incident the association said underscores the growing vulnerability of rural communities already grappling with repeated attacks and kidnappings.

Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including insurgency and banditry, with ongoing efforts by the military complicated by the activities of various armed groups across different regions.