More than 40 persons are feared dead, with several others injured, following an attack by suspected gunmen in Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, Jos.
The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday night, March 29, 2026, around 7:50 p.m., plunged the community into chaos as residents fled for safety amid sustained gunfire.
Eyewitnesses in the area said the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on unsuspecting residents before fleeing. Security personnel, including the Nigerian Army, reportedly arrived at the scene around 8:45 p.m. to restore order and secure the area.
Upon arriving at the scene on the morning of Monday, March 30, our team counted 26 corpses in the Angwan Rukuba area. In other affected locations, the number of casualties is yet to be ascertained, as some of the injured were taken away during the attack and others transported to the mortuary.
The situation remains tense, with residents urged to stay vigilant as authorities work to stabilize the community.
In response to the incident, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North, effective from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric and unprovoked, and assured that security agencies are on the trail of the perpetrators.
Residents have been advised to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations.
