A deadly attack on Sunday night, has left several people dead in the Angwan Rukuba community (specifically the Gari Ya Waye area) of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State.

• Casualty Figures: There is currently a discrepancy in the death toll. The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed 14 deaths (10 men and 2 women initially, with two more bodies found during Monday morning searches). However, community leaders and local residents report that as many as 27 people may have been killed.
• The Incident: Eyewitnesses report that gunmen on motorcycles arrived around 8:30 PM and opened fire sporadically on residents, targeting people on the road and at roadside shops.
• Location Significance: The community is adjacent to the University of Jos, leading to high tension among the student population and staff living in the area.

• 48-Hour Curfew: Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 48-hour curfew on the Jos North Local Government Area, effective from midnight on March 29 until April 1, 2026, to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
• Academic Disruption: The University of Jos has officially suspended all examinations scheduled for Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, advising students and staff to remain indoors.
• Security Operations: A joint security team led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, is currently combing nearby bushes to track down the attackers, who fled the scene shortly after the shooting.

Reports from today, March 30, 2026, confirm another tragic surge of violence in Plateau State, Nigeria. Gunmen launched a deadly assault on a community near a university, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people.

Following the incident, the Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on the Jos North Local Government Area to prevent further escalation and restore order.

• Location: The attack primarily targeted the Gari Ya Waye community in the Angwan Rukuba area, which is home to many students and university staff.
• Casualties: While initial reports mention 13 confirmed deaths, local sources suggest the number of “scores” feared dead comes from the widespread nature of the Sunday night raid.
• Government Response: Beyond the curfew, security forces have been deployed to the area to conduct a manhunt for the perpetrators. Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration has described the incident as a “tragic security breach” and urged residents to remain calm while the curfew is in effect.