Jos, Plateau State — Fresh tension has gripped Jos, the Plateau State capital, following renewed violence just hours after the state government relaxed a 48-hour curfew imposed in the wake of a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba.
Reports indicate that sporadic clashes broke out in parts of the city, sending residents fleeing for safety and forcing traders who had just resumed business to abruptly shut down shops. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with people running in different directions amid fears of further attacks.
Although security presence has reportedly been reinforced across affected areas, authorities are yet to officially confirm the latest incidents or provide details on possible casualties. Residents have, however, been urged to remain calm and vigilant as efforts to restore order continue.
The renewed unrest follows Sunday night’s attack in Anguwan Rukuba, where gunmen on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 28 people near a busy junction. The incident sparked outrage across the city, with angry youths taking to the streets and blocking major roads in protest.
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The violence has also disrupted academic activities, as the University of Jos rescheduled examinations earlier slated for March 30 and 31, advising students and staff to limit movement due to security concerns.
The latest clashes add to growing insecurity in Plateau State. Only weeks earlier, an ambush in Kanam Local Government Area reportedly left more than 20 security operatives and vigilantes dead, heightening fears over the deteriorating security situation.
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Governor Caleb Mutfwang has maintained that the state will not yield to intimidation, even as concerns mount over the fragile peace and the risk of further escalation in the region.
