Several people are feared dead after suspected terrorists attacked Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, March 29.
Residents said the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire on youths in the area, killing an undisclosed number before fleeing the scene.
Following the incident, aggrieved youths reportedly barricaded major roads within the community, sparking concerns over rising tension.
In response, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area to prevent further unrest.
The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, condemned the incident, describing it as a “barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens.”
The curfew, which began at midnight on Sunday, will remain in effect until April 1, 2026. Authorities say the restriction is aimed at maintaining order as security agencies intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible.
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang assured residents that security personnel have been deployed to restore calm and safeguard lives and property. He also urged the public to stay alert and assist authorities with useful information.
The attack has also disrupted academic activities at the University of Jos, which announced the postponement of examinations scheduled for March 30 and 31 due to the security situation.
This incident comes just weeks after at least 20 security personnel and vigilantes were reportedly killed in an ambush by armed bandits in Wanka and nearby communities in Kanam Local Government Area
