30/03/2026
PRESS RELEASE
PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT ORDERS 48 HOURS CURFEW IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community Angwan Rukuba today Sunday 29th March 2026 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 Jos North Local government Area with immediate effect,commencing from 12 midnight of 29th March, to 1st April, 2026.
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.
Signed:
Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap,mni
Honorable Commissioner for Information and Communication
March 29, 2026.
