Gunmen Attack Jos, Plateau State; 12 to 40 Casualties Reported

On March 29, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, gunmen on motorcycles attacked the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State, leading to widespread panic and chaos among residents. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as terrifying, with people fleeing in different directions to escape the gunfire.

Initial reports confirmed at least 12 deaths, but local sources suggest the toll could be as high as 40. In response to the violence, the Plateau State Government, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, condemned the attack as a serious security breach and imposed a 48-hour curfew in the northern local government area of Jos to restrict movement and enhance security.

The government also deployed security personnel to patrol the area and announced measures to restrict motorcycle movement, often used in such attacks. Following the incident, protests erupted among residents expressing dissatisfaction with the government's response to insecurity, highlighting the broader pattern of violence in Plateau State linked to community tensions and land disputes.