Several people have been killed following attack by gunmen on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA of Plateau state.
The incident reportedly occurred around 8pm on Sunday at a popular bar in the community, where victims came under sporadic gunfire from unidentified armed men suspected to be cultists.
At least 12 residents have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Those injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
In response to the attack, the Plateau state government imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North.
Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the state’s information commissioner, described the incident as a “tragic security incident”.
“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 29th March, to 1st April, 2026,” the statement reads.
“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.
“Citizens are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate fully with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations.”
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have been deployed to the area to prevent further escalation.
Security forces have since cordoned off major access routes to the community and directed residents to remain indoors, while a coordinated search operation is underway to track down the attackers.