Plateau Govt Imposes 48-Hour Curfew

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

The attack, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, resulted in several casualties and injuries.

In a press statement released on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, announced the immediate curfew.

“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, commencing from 12 midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026,” the statement read.

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The government explained that the measure was taken to restore order and prevent further breakdown of law and order.

The administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemned the attack, calling it “barbaric and unprovoked.”

“The government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang strongly condemns this barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” the statement said.

Residents were urged to remain calm and assist security agencies with useful information.

“Citizens are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate fully with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations,” the statement added.

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The government also called on residents of the affected area to comply strictly with the curfew as security agencies work to restore peace.

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