At least 20 people were killed and several others injured in a deadly attack on Palm Sunday evening in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State.
The incident occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. when gunmen stormed the Gari Ya Waye community within Angwan Rukuba.
Residents were reportedly observing the iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast when the attackers struck, causing widespread panic across the area.
The attack has left the community in mourning as families grieve the loss of loved ones. Many victims sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
As of now, security agencies are yet to release an official statement on the identity of the attackers or the exact number of casualties, but investigations are ongoing.
Plateau State Government Imposes 48-Hour Curfew
In response to the tragic incident, the Plateau State Government, under Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has imposed an immediate 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area.
The curfew, which started at midnight on Sunday, March 29, 2026, will run until April 1, 2026.
The state government strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked.” In a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt.
This latest attack adds to the long list of security challenges in Plateau State, a region that has witnessed repeated violent incidents in recent years.
It comes after NAF airstrikes that killed top ISWAP commanders in Sambisa Forest, showing that while progress is being made in some areas, violence continues to plague parts of northern and central Nigeria.
Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government assured residents that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Citizens have been urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that could aid the investigation.
This latest attack adds to the long list of security challenges in Plateau State, a region that has witnessed repeated violent incidents in recent years.
Many residents are calling for stronger security measures and urgent action from both state and federal authorities to restore peace in the area.
The situation remains tense, and more updates are expected as security forces continue their operations in the affected communities.