The Plateau State government has announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos, the state capital, following the gruesome massacre of residents by terrorists.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, who rode on motorcycles, invaded the community around 7:30 pm, while people were going about their normal businesses, firing bullets indiscriminately and causing panic among residents.
In a statement on Sunday, State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the decision was taken to prevent escalation of violence in Jos and its environs.
She said, “Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, today, Sunday, 29th March 2028, resulting in the loss of lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“The Plateau State Government, in conjunction with security agencies, wishes to inform the general public of the imposition of a 48-hour curfew within the Jos North Local Government Area with immediate effect, commencing from 12 midnight of 29th March to 1st April, 2026,” she said.
The commissioner, while sympathizing with the families of the victims, described the incident as a “barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens” and assured the public that all necessary measures were being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The government has urged residents to cooperate with security officials and provide any relevant information to aid ongoing investigations.
