Several killed as gunmen open fire on residents of Plateau community

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Several residents have been killed in an attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA of Plateau state.

TheCable understands that the incident occurred around 8pm on Sunday at a popular bar in the community.

The victims were said to have come under sporadic gunfire from unidentified armed men suspected to be cultists.

At least 12 residents have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were said to have been evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

In the wake of the attack, the Plateau state government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North.

Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the information commissioner, described the attack as a “tragic security incident”.

“‎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 statement reads.
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“‎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.
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“‎Citizens are urged to remain calm, stay vigilant, and cooperate fully with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations.”
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Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have been mobilised to the scene to prevent further escalation.

TheCable understands that the troops have cordoned off major access routes to the community and ordered residents to remain indoors while a coordinated search operation has been launched to track down the attackers. Thecable