In an update published by ThisDay, the Plateau State Government has declared an immediate 48-hour curfew in Jos and surrounding areas following a violent attack that left several residents dead. The move is intended to prevent a breakdown of law and order and allow security forces to conduct a sweep of the affected communities.
The state government expressed deep regret over the loss of lives and warned that anyone found violating the curfew would be dealt with according to the law. Security agencies have been placed on high alert to forestall any reprisal attacks, which have historically plagued the region during periods of unrest.
The Guardian noted that “officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and police were at the scene” of related regional incidents, while Daily Post reported that the “authorities are on high alert to maintain peace.”
Echotitbits take: Curfews are a reactive measure that rarely addresses the root causes of the “Jos crisis.” Watch for whether the military can apprehend the specific perpetrators this time, or if this remains another entry in the cycle of communal violence.
Source: Channels TV – https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/30/plateau-govt-imposes-48-hour-curfew-in-jos-north-after-deadly-attack/, March 30, 2026
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