Plateau Relaxes Curfew After Deadly Attack
Last update: April 1, 2026
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Gov Mutfwang relaxes curfew in Angwan Rukuba, now set from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
The Plateau State Government has announced a partial relaxation of the 48-hour curfew earlier imposed on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area following a recent violent attack in the community.
CBI News reports that under the directive of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the curfew will now run from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily, allowing residents to move freely between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., effective from April 1, 2026.
The government stated that during the relaxed hours, residents can go about their normal and lawful activities, while security agencies continue surveillance to maintain order.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government commended residents for their patience and cooperation.
“The Plateau State Government appreciates the cooperation and resilience of the public during this period and reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state,” the statement read.
The curfew was initially imposed after suspected attackers, reportedly dressed in military uniforms, stormed the Angwan Rukuba community on Sunday evening, opening fire on residents and killing several people.
An eyewitness, Nyam Isaac, said the attackers arrived around 8 p.m. and began shooting indiscriminately in what he described as a busy market area, heightening fear and tension in the community.
