Plateau eases Jos North curfew after calm returns

The Plateau State Government has announced the relaxation of the 48-hour curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the recent violent attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba, citing improved security and relative calm in the area.

The decision is aimed at allowing residents to gradually resume normal activities under monitored conditions.

In a statement signed by Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, the government said the adjustment takes effect from April 1, 2026, as part of efforts to balance security with socio-economic needs.

“Effective from 1st April, 2026, the curfew will be relaxed from 7am to 3pm. Residents are hereby permitted to carry out their lawful activities, within the stipulated hours”; the statement said.

“The government urges citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding as security agencies continue to monitor the situation to ensure sustained peace and order”; the statement added.

Nathaniel Gbaoron

Nathaniel E. Gbaoron is the Plateau State correspondent for BusinessDay and a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience covering sub-national affairs across Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and other states. He holds both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from Fidel Polytechnic, Gboko. Over the years, he has participated in numerous media trainings and workshops spanning various areas of reporting, strengthening his expertise in economic and political reporting, community-level governance, development stories, and conflict-sensitive journalism. He is a member of Correspondent Chapel in Plateau state, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), he is also a Rotarian and a member of Plateau Club 1921.