At least 12 people have been killed in a deadly attack at Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 8pm on Sunday at a popular bar, where residents reportedly came under gunfire from unidentified armed men suspected to be cultists. Several others were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Following the attack, the Plateau State Government announced a 48-hour curfew in Jos North, effective from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026. Information Commissioner Joyce Lohya Ramnap described the incident as a “tragic security incident.”
“The government, under the leadership of 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,” the statement said. “Citizens are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and provide any useful information to aid ongoing investigations.”
Troops from Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace have been deployed to the area to prevent further violence and restore order.
