With the return of calm and relative peace following the Palm Sunday night attack in the Gari Yawaye community, Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, the government has announced the relaxation of the 48-hour curfew it had imposed on the council.
The state government had imposed a two-day curfew which had restricted movement and commercial activities across the LGA following the attack by gunmen which claimed the lives of over 30 residents, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
In a statement announcing the relaxation of the curfew, issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government said the decision was taken after security assessments indicated an improvement in the situation.
Ramnap stated that the curfew relaxation will take effect from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with movement permitted between 7am and 3pm daily, and urged residents to use the approved window to carry out their lawful activities while strictly adhering to security guidelines.
The Commissioner reiterated the need for citizens and residents of the state to be vigilant, remain calm, and law-abiding as security agencies maintain surveillance and patrols to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
“The Plateau State government under His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has assured citizens that efforts are ongoing to consolidate peace and prevent further unrest in the area.
“Government also commends residents for their resilience and cooperation during the period of restrictions,” Ramnap said, reiterating the administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the State.