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The Digest:

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Sunday that killed several residents in the Gari Ya Waye community of Anguwan Rukuba. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, said the government condemned the "barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens." The curfew took effect from midnight on Sunday and will remain in force until April 1, 2026. Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed residents, prompting angry youths to block major roads in the community.

Key Points:
  • Local reports indicate at least 12 people were killed, with many others suffering gunshot wounds.
  • Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the killings and directed security agencies to pursue the perpetrators.
  • Security personnel have been deployed to secure the area and restore calm.
  • The University of Jos has adjusted its schedules due to safety concerns.
  • Plateau State remains one of Nigeria's most volatile regions, with recurring attacks over the years.

As the community mourns, the curfew aims to prevent further violence while authorities work to track down the attackers. The attack is another grim reminder of the persistent insecurity plaguing Plateau State and the Middle Belt region.

Sources: BBC News Pidgin