Plateau govt imposes 48‑hour curfew in Jos North LGA after Angwan Rukuba attack
News Plateau govt imposes 48‑hour curfew in Jos North LGA after Angwan Rukuba attack Published on March 30, 2026 By Roseline Nwosu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community that left several residents dead and others injured. The curfew, which began at midnight on March 29, will remain in effect until April 1, 2026. According to the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the measure is aimed at restoring peace, preventing further violence, and protecting lives and property in Jos North LGA. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked”, and assured residents that security forces have been deployed across Jos North LGA to bring the perpetrators to justice and maintain order during the curfew. Villagers say that gunmen stormed the Angwan Rukuba community on Sunday night, causing multiple fatalities and injuries. As at the time of this report official figures are still being confirmed. Residents were urged to stay indoors and fully comply with the curfew to ensure their safety. Don't Miss SSANU, NASU issue strike notice over renegotiation of 2009 agreement You may like Killings: ‘Anything grows in Plateau except peace’ — Shehu Sani BREAKING: Protests erupt in Plateau over deadly Palm Sunday attacks 10 feared killed, scores injured as gunmen invade another Plateau community Plateau Govt imposes 48-hour curfew after deadly attack Plateau police arrest kidnappers, gunrunners, in massive raids Plateau community raises alarm over planned Easter attacks