Tension has gripped Plateau State following a deadly attack that forced authorities to take immediate and drastic action.
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area after a violent incident in the Angwan Rukuba area left several people dead and others injured.
The attack, which occurred on March 29, 2026, was described by officials as a “tragic security incident” that quickly escalated tensions across the community.
In response, the government announced that the curfew would run from midnight of March 29 to April 1, restricting movement across the affected area in a bid to restore calm and prevent further violence.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang strongly condemned the attack, calling it “barbaric and unprovoked,” while assuring residents that security agencies have been fully mobilised to stabilise the situation and hunt down those responsible.
The directive is clear:
residents are to remain indoors, cooperate with security operatives, and avoid actions that could worsen the already fragile situation.
But beyond the curfew lies a deeper issue.
Plateau State has long been a hotspot for recurring violence often driven by complex tensions involving land, identity, and security breakdowns. Incidents like this are not isolated; they are part of a pattern that continues to challenge peace in the region.
For now, the curfew is both a security measure and a signal that the situation is serious, and that authorities are trying to regain control.
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